A founding member of U3A Benalla and convenor of ‘Investment Group 1’ from 1996 to 2015, Graham Mitchell recently passed away in Geelong, where he had moved to be nearer his children. Helen, Graham's wife, a founder of Benalla U3A, passed away in October 2019.
In 1996, an enthusiastic group of likeminded people began to meet in the community to research and hone their skills studying the Australian share market. This group, under Graham’s leadership, became an integral part of U3A Benalla, with Graham continuing in the role of convenor for its entire 19 years.
Initially the group depended on data gained from investment journals and other sources, however over time began to employ computer programs in their research. Under the name “U3A Benites”, the group was a regular contestant in the Sunday Age “Shares Race” competition, winning the competition on several occasions, much to Graham’s delight.
In 1996, an enthusiastic group of likeminded people began to meet in the community to research and hone their skills studying the Australian share market. This group, under Graham’s leadership, became an integral part of U3A Benalla, with Graham continuing in the role of convenor for its entire 19 years.
Initially the group depended on data gained from investment journals and other sources, however over time began to employ computer programs in their research. Under the name “U3A Benites”, the group was a regular contestant in the Sunday Age “Shares Race” competition, winning the competition on several occasions, much to Graham’s delight.
Graham's delight in working with his long term group of investment group members is evident in photographs above - Graham is standing in the middle of the backrow of the group photograph* taken in October 2015 for the Newsletter.
Graham made a highly valued contribution to U3A Benalla. “The group believes its continued success can be attributed to Graham Mitchell. A unique meeting format and good fellowship”. (‘Investment 1’ final report, U3A Newsletter, November 2015).
Graham made a highly valued contribution to U3A Benalla. “The group believes its continued success can be attributed to Graham Mitchell. A unique meeting format and good fellowship”. (‘Investment 1’ final report, U3A Newsletter, November 2015).
Our condolences go to Graham’s family.
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* There are more photographs in our Investment Group 1 archives..
