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Local News Mullum’s new chamber of commerce Mandy Nolan A few years back if you went to a Mullumbimby Chamber of Commerce meeting you’d be lucky to fi nd three people, but thanks to Janelle Stanford of the Mullumbimby Newsagency, that is no longer the case. The Mullumbimby Chamber of Commerce is a vital and inclusive organisation that now boasts over 20 members. Dean Stanford, Janelle’s husband, is the Chamber president. He remarked that the group really got going when Janelle got involved in branding Mullumbimby for TV advertising. ‘We realised we needed something to handle the participants in that campaign, so back on October 20 we had our AGM and voted in the executive.’ Th e executive include Margaret Hatch of Mooyabil Farm Holidays as treasurer, Paul Medeiros of Eden’s Landing as secretary and Janelle Stanford as publicity offi cer. The Mullumbimby Chamber of Commerce say they are committed to representing the interests of Mullumbimby business, in the style they believe best suits the town. ‘We’re not trying to be formal in our meetings, we want it to be laid back,’ said Janelle. In their fi rst two meetings Byron Bay will be participating in an international day of solidarity with Bradley Manning for his 24th birthday. Th e US Army intelligence analyst is facing life imprisonment for having allegedly transmitted classifi ed US military information to WikiLeaks. Supporters insist that the information rightfully belongs in the public domain and that whistle-blowers must be protected because ‘Exposing War Crimes is Not a Crime’. He purportedly wrote, ‘I want people to see the truth… The new Mullum chamber of commerce team: from left Margaret Hatch, Dean Stanford and Janelle Stanford. Photo Jeff ‘ Three Chambers’ Dawson the group discussed numerous initiatives to invigorate the township. ‘We want to do jazz on the river by the park’ says Janelle, who was inspired by the success of the recent Mullum Music Festival. ‘It’s such a great atmosphere’. Nostalgic events Dean believes that the strategies are about ‘advertising Mullum as a town again to bring the visitors back.’ Margaret Hatch was keen to see some nostalgic events reinstated on the Mullumbimby calendar, such as the Chincogan Fiesta, but with a whole new format. According to Dean, the key vision for the Mullum Chamber of Commerce is about ‘the village theme’. ‘I have a bit of a nostalgic angle; I’ve just fi nished bringing my kids up here but I want to keep the spirit of the town going that makes it such a great place for people to bring up their families here in the future. ‘People like Trent Morris of Rock N Roll Cafe (also a chamber member), who is new in town – we want to keep the place vital well into the future.’ Non-political Dean is adamant that the vision of the Mullum chamber is apoliticial. ‘We don’t want to be political, we’re not behind any elections. In an ideal International day of solidarity for Bradley Manning, December 17 regardless of who they are... because without information, you cannot make informed decisions as a public’. Organiser of Byron’s solidarity action, Katharine Dawn, says, ‘Given the infamous reputation of the United States for its military detention practices, a new bill has just passed in the US senate – The National Defense Authorization Act. ‘It could allow the military to detain American citizens indefi nitely without a trial and has provoked public outcry. Let’s stand as a culture of peace, truth and justice with an icon of these most precious ideals.’ Ms Dawn says that aft er 18 months of severe incarceration at the hands of the US military, Manning’s pre-trial fi nally begins the day before his birthday, December 16. Everyone is welcome on Saturday, December 17 to a birthday ceremony at the Byron Peace Pole from 12 noon; a public forum at Railway Park from 2pm to 3.30pm and then a birthday candle lighting at the Byron Artisans Market (bring a candle) from 8pm. Get Echo news daily: www.echonetdaily.net.au world we’d call ourselves something like the business owners’ groups, but the format was all there for the chamber, so we went with that.’ Initiatives launched Th e Mullum chamber have already launched initiatives to stimulate trade in downtown Mullumbimby. Th is Th ursday and Th ursday December 22 are late-night shopping in Mullumbimby, with the later date also featuring a small Christmas carnival that features carols, performances by local kids and of course a visit by Santa Claus. It seems the whole town will be getting involved with Mullumbimby’s fi rst ever Christmas lights competition, with $200 prize money fronted by Ray Towers for the best fairy lights on a residential home. Echo writer, local personality and lover of all things sparkly (yours truly, Mandy Nolan), will be judging the entrants on the December 18 with the winner to be announced in the next issue of The Echo. Th e Mullumbimby chamber of commerce meet on the second Tuesday of every month in roving locations. Business membership is just $100. Pop into the Mullum newsagency to pick up a membership form. Mystery of missing swimmer Early Birds Special! Coopers Pale Ale 24 pack Corona 6 pack $ 15 $ 40 Enrol before January 31st and save up to $700 on our Certificate and Diploma Courses austudy & youth allowance approved nationally accredited qualifications Learn with us. www.byroncollege.org.au Visual Arts Permaculture Children’s Services Aged Care Community Services Massage Training & Assessment Sustainability in VET Full time study from just two days a week. Certificate III, IV & Diploma level qualifications. See our website for details or call 02 6684 3374. BOTTLESHOP SPECIALS TUI Blonde 24 pack $ 32 Crowded House Sauv Blanc $ 13 HOTEL GREAT NORTHERN 6685 6454 www.thenorthern.com.au Specials available December 13-19, 2011 Tweed/Byron police have a called off a search for a woman who may not have returned from a late-night swim at Byron Bay on Saturday night. Melissa Hargreaves told The Echo her friend saw a woman on Main Beach undress and walk into the surf sometime between 10.30pm and 11.30pm. Shortly aft er midnight they returned and found the woman’s clothing still on the beach. Th ey alerted police and patrols of Main Beach and Belongil Beach began without success. This search continued on Sunday morning, with helicopter and surf life savers as well as foot patrols of local beaches. Police say at this time there have been no reports of anyone missing. Anyone with information should contact Byron Bay police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Grandin Brut NV $ 15 www.echo.net.au The Byron Shire Echo December 13, 2011 5
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