Quadra Alumni Podcast

Doug Ede

Thanks to Doug Ede for stopping by the studio to chat about Quadra - mainly flotilla stuff!  He happened to be working on the island for a couple of weeks so great opportunity to chat.Doug joined Sea Cadets at #47 RCSCC Captain Vancouver after seeing some kids doing a sailing class in Coal Harbour while he was playing a cricket match in Stanley Park.  Doug’s first summer at HMCS Quadra was 1976 for TWGT.  He turned to Athletic Leadership in 1977 at CFB Borden, before returning to the Q as a PERI in 1978 and 1979.Doug decided to join the CIL in 1980 and attended the Officer Cadet Training Course that summer.  At summers end, Doug was presented the Top Candidate Award.  He really enjoyed his Sea Phases on Flotilla and that led him to Tender Command the following year.  Doug is proud of his 5 years as a Flotilla officer and the experiences he gained working both Group South and North.Thanks to Doug for sharing a memory of being tossed over the side of a vessel at night and being told to be on parade in #1 uniform for Colours.  Such a universal memory for so many Alumni members.Doug remembered to wear pants today!Audio editing done by Todd Mason.More about the Quadra Alumni Podcast: - Join the Quadra Alumni Association at https://www.quadraalumni.com/ - Follow on Twitter at https://twitter.com/QAAPodcast- Follow on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@quadraalumnipodcast6108 - Follow on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/q_alumni_podcast/?hl=en Email us at quadraalumnipodcast@gmail.com for any inquiries or requests to be on the Quadra Alumni Podcast

Manon Mitchell - Trail Blazer

In August 2025 the Quadra Alumni Association celebrated 50 years of women at HMCS Quadra.  In this episode of the podcast, it was a real pleasure hearing from Manon Mitchell and her journey of attending HMCS Quadra in 1975 and beyond.  She is definitely one of the “original trailblazers” and many have called her an inspiration for younger women that followed in her footsteps.Manon talks about getting a start in the Sea Cadet world as a member of CCMRC Sioux, in Laval, Quebec. https://www.ccmrcsioux.com  Once this young girl from Quebec saw the Comox Glacier she was hooked!  She reflects on how emotional it was when thinking about leaving Quadra after her first summer.  In 1980 and 1981, Manon served as the Director of Music (DMUS) – first female in the role.  Thank you to Manon for sharing her memories.http://www.quadraeducationfoundation.com Audio editing done by Todd Mason.More about the Quadra Alumni Podcast: - Join the Quadra Alumni Association at https://www.quadraalumni.com/ - Follow on Twitter at https://twitter.com/QAAPodcast- Follow on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@quadraalumnipodcast6108 - Follow on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/q_alumni_podcast/?hl=en Email us at quadraalumnipodcast@gmail.com for any inquiries or requests to be on the Quadra Alumni Podcast

Rick MacDonald

Thanks to Rick MacDonald for stopping into the studio while visiting Victoria.  Rick is originally from RCSCC Qu’Appelle in Winnipeg, he spent six weeks at Esquimalt Sea Cadet Camp in 1974 before attending the Quadra School of Music in 1975.  Rick later experienced camp life in Whitehorse for a few years.  Once he turned 19, he did enroll in the CIC through the home Corps where he met his wife JoAnn.I got a chance to chat about sports, hobbies and work life with Rick.  I think you’ll enjoy hearing his stories and related experiences.  I couldn’t convince Rick to become a Lions fan, but I learned that his brother runs the “let’s Talk CFL” podcast and Rick has been a co-host on several episodes.Rick makes a special mention of Bev MacKillop and hopes she makes the quadra alumni event this summer!Some famous Canadian athletes we talk about:https://www.instagram.com/nicktaylorgolf/https://www.instagram.com/chaseclaypool/https://www.instagram.com/justindoug/ Audio editing done by Todd Mason.More about the Quadra Alumni Podcast: - Join the Quadra Alumni Association at https://www.quadraalumni.com/ - Follow on Twitter at https://twitter.com/QAAPodcast- Follow on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@quadraalumnipodcast6108 - Follow on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/q_alumni_podcast/?hl=en Email us at quadraalumnipodcast@gmail.com for any inquiries or requests to be on the Quadra Alumni Podcast

Former Commanding Officer (2005-2008) - Pamela Audley

Commander Pamela Audley served as Commanding Officer at Quadra from 2005-2008.  As we celebrate 50 years of women at HMCS Quadra it seems appropriate to share this episode with all Alumni.  She was the first and still is the only female to serve as XO and CO at the camp.   It was a real honour to interview her and learn so much about her past Cadet career and life.Pam talks about some of her mentors, many of her favourite memories about some Quadra antics!  She was also the first female CIC Officer to win the Massey Memorial Sword on her BOQ Course in 1986.  Pam was grateful to work in Provincial Corrections in her civilian life and ironically it was a perfect fit for her to carry on through years of summer training at HMCS Quadra.  She plans on staying involved in the Cadet world as a Regional Advisor and will be at numerous ACR’s throughout the Spring and some CTC’s in the Summer.Audio editing done by Todd Mason.More about the Quadra Alumni Podcast: - Join the Quadra Alumni Association at https://www.quadraalumni.com/ - Follow on Twitter at https://twitter.com/QAAPodcast- Follow on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@quadraalumnipodcast6108 - Follow on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/q_alumni_podcast/?hl=en Email us at quadraalumnipodcast@gmail.com for any inquiries or requests to be on the Quadra Alumni Podcast

50 Years of Women at HMCS Quadra

On this episode, I chat with four women who all joined the Cadet Organization in the late 1970’s or early 1980’s.  Female Sea Cadets started in 1975 at HMCS Quadra, a world that for many years was males only.  You’ll hear from 4 guests:Karen Coles,  (née Rutherford)RCSCC Falkland, Ottawa ONPractical Leadership 1980 – Top CadetYvette MyersRCSCC Alberni, Port Alberni BCBoatswain 1979Chantal Webb,  (née Lohr)RCSCC Crusader, Winnipeg MBBoatswain 1982 – Top CadetJennifer Tennier,  (née Roberts)RCSCC Rainbow, Victoria BCBoatswain 1982I hope you enjoy the discussion with these trailblazing women.  They each share some memories from being involved in Sea Cadets and going to the Q! Audio editing done by Todd Mason.More about the Quadra Alumni Podcast: - Join the Quadra Alumni Association at https://www.quadraalumni.com/ - Follow on Twitter at https://twitter.com/QAAPodcast- Follow on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@quadraalumnipodcast6108 - Follow on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/q_alumni_podcast/?hl=en Email us at quadraalumnipodcast@gmail.com for any inquiries or requests to be on the Quadra Alumni Podcast