Man, this word is right on the tip of my brain…
Danny Johnson
Ya know it, right? It means to intensify something or augment something, right? Like if there’s a performing group and you’d like to support it or even boost it? Gah, what’s that word?! I mean, no matter how it may look from the outside, most cultural arts groups need to be strengthened with support so they can enhance their programs or supplement their reserves so they can magnify and focus and continue their efforts. TEMP is no different—we need this TLC, too! We have some special projects we want to undertake, in addition to our ambitious concert season, but it will take some…some…what’s that word???? I keep trying to think of this word late on a Sunday and all I can picture is Paul McCartney plugging his bass into a box that boosts the sound…. I know there’s a word there.
Paul McCartney Tone bender MKI, 1965B
I wonder if some of the younger generation of TEMPsters can help me out here? Let’s see:
Well, you all probably know what I’m trying to say. Boost TEMP Day is coming right up (6pm Feb. 28–6pm March 1)!! Read all the deets below.
More soon!
-Danny
AMPLIFY TEMP!
Our organizational goal is to raise $10,000 for our general operational expenses (especially for musicians’ compensation) and our educational outreach. TEMP is actively creating educational outreach programs to join forces with Texas School for the Visually Impaired and the Austin Independent School District. To make this program free for our partners, we need to raise funds for instruments, instructors, and performers.
Please visit our Amplify page here to read more about it.
Here’s how you can help:
Please consider donating $25 (or more!) on TEMP’s page on Amplify Austin. Any Amount Helps! Here are some suggestions:
$25–$199 Helps with office supplies and program printing
$200–$499 Helps cover venue rental costs
$500–$999 Assists with artist compensation
$1,000–$4,999 Assists in Director compensation
$5,000 + Sponsors a concert
NO NEED TO WAIT: PLEDGE NOW!
Enter #LoveTitos and $5 will be added to your donation!
You don't have to wait until February 28 to participate in Amplify Austin! You can donate now and it will post on February 28! Just click on the "Donate now" button on the TEMP campaign page. And if you enter the hashtag #LoveTitos when you check out, Tito’s Handmade Vodka will add an extra $5 to your donation!
BE A FUNDRAISING CHAMPION!
You can also become an individual fundraiser for TEMP by creating your own campaign page on the Amplify Austin website and inviting family, friends, and colleagues to donate to your TEMP campaign. Go to the TEMP campaign page and click on the "Fundraise" button in the top right of the page next to the Donate button.
