Quadra Alumni Podcast

HMCS Quadra is a special place and the people who work or train there are amazing! The Quadra Alumni Podcast will talk about the people and their experiences.

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On the first 2024 episode of the Quadra Alumni Podcast we hear from Andrea Kucherawy. Andrea performed as Lead Stick in the Quadra Band as a Cadet and later as an officer held important positions like the PL Course Officer and the Gunnery Officer.

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Who was the Chief of Quadra in 1974? HMCS QUADRA Alumni
I had fun chatting with Lorne Palmquist. Check it out. https://t.co/cIYNpz1Tqh

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HMCS QUADRA Alumni make sure you find time to listen to https://t.co/s5No1EfwiS this summer's episode with former Commanding Officer Jim Cummings. Jim served as CO 1982-1984, he is a proud cadet and officer alumnus of RCSCC Alberni.

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I really enjoyed having Ben Whiting come and chat with me on the Quadra Alumni Podcast during the 25th Anniversary Alumni Weekend. You can find all the podcasts on Apple, Spotify and Google podcasts.
https://t.co/F58jAMpJKF
Photos of Ben about 50 years apart!

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Dave comes on the podcast to chat about the Quadra Alumni Association 25th Anniversary Celebration that occurred 11-12 August 2023 at the 40 Knots Winery.
Dave reads his speech from the final dinner.

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Please take some time to hear Dan Hurley on the Quadra Alumni Podcast. The podcast can be found on Apple, Spotify or Google Podcasts. Dan has an amazing background and he continues to give back to the Alumni Association of HMCS Quadra. Dan's father and Sister have served too.

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You can find the Quadra Alumni Podcast on Apple, Spotify and Google platforms. Please join the Quadra Alumni Association.

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**Trigger Warning**
This episode discusses the topic of Military Sexual Trauma and some content may be distressing to the listener. My guest Lori Buchart spent many years at HMCS Quadra as a Cadet and through to the Senior Leadership Team, she is a survivor of MST.

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**Trigger Warning**
This episode discusses the topic of Military Sexual Trauma and some content may be distressing to the listener. My guest Lori Buchart spent many years at HMCS Quadra as a Cadet and through to the Senior Leadership Team, she is a survivor of MST.

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Please raise your glasses. “The Queen”.

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Episode 15 of the Quadra Alumni Podcast we chat with John Underhill. John spent time in the Quadra School of Music before moving into the Naden Band. John is a lawyer with the Department of Justice in Nova Scotia.

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In ep. 14 we're joined by a former Chief of QUADRA CPO1 Sonya Purewal 2002.
Sonya was a Cadet at RCSCC Beacon Hill, she pegs the 1998 Ceremony of the Flags and playing clarinet at Symphony Splash as a favourite Quadra memory. Go to Apple, Spotify or Google to hear this episode.

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Stewart Alsgard is the guest on Episode #12 of the Quadra Alumni Podcast.
Capt(N) Alsgard served as Commanding Officer of HMCS QUADRA from 1967-1972. I have loaded some video to my YouTube page for everyone to enjoy.
https://t.co/kFAY5f0Cj9

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In episode 11 we talk to Beth Dykeman who spent her time at Quadra in the School of Music and finished her career as DMUS.
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Bill Conconi (R.I.P.) is the guest on Episode #10 of the Quadra Alumni Podcast. Go to Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts to subscribe and listen.
https://t.co/wqXe4MG6uq
Bill Conconi was the final Commanding Officer at the Esquimalt Sea Cadet Camp in in 1975.

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Founding Member Jamie Webb is the guest on Episode #9 of the Quadra Alumni Podcast.
Go to Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts to subscribe and listen.
https://t.co/wqXe4MG6uq
Jamie spent many years at HMCS QUADRA and spent his time in both Boatshed/ONS and in Gunnery Dept.

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Founding Member and former Commanding Officer, Martin Head is the guest on Episode #7 of the Quadra Alumni Podcast. The HMCS QUADRA Alumni was lucky to have Cdr. Head coming into the CO's job when the Association was first formed; thanks to Martin for supporting and welcoming us!

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Founding Member, Penny Waterman is the guest on Episode #6 of the Quadra Alumni Podcast. She won't tell any stories from the FBI.

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Founding Member, Wayne Kell is the guest on Episode #5 of the Quadra Alumni Podcast.
Go to Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts to subscribe and listen. Wayne took Practical Leadership (HMCS Quadra) in 1970. Wayne later served as a PL Officer in the 1970's.

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Don Devenney, Founding Member, was our guest on Episode #4 of the @QAAPodcast.