Name :   LETICIA  A. ABAD-CHARD Name of Family : Spouse:   Douglas Norman Chard, MS (Physics), MBA Children: Jeffrey, PhD (Mathematics and Computation                in Engineering).   (wife Noelle, BSBA; CPA) Grandchildren:   Pierson (born in 2009); Bryson (born in 2011) Educational Background: Ph.D. (Physics), 1973.   University of Minnesota B.S. (Physics), cum laude, Nov. 1961.  University of the Philippines M.S. in Finance (completed coursework).  University of Minnesota Employment / Career Information: U.P. Los Banos – Physics and Math Instructor University of Minnesota – Teaching/Research Assistant Minn. Dept. of Administration, Information Systems Div.        Computer Programmer City of Minneapolis – Systems Analyst/Programmer Minn. Energy Agency – Energy Facility Analyst Health Decisions – Systems Analyst/Programmer Superior Court of California, San Joaquin County        Management Analyst Superior Court of California, San Joaquin County Court        Information Systems Manager Retired in 2006 Hobbies:   Solving puzzles, growing orchids, reading, gardening Present Activities:   Taking care of younger grandson; singing in church choir; helping maintain Stockton Youth Soccer Association website; taking dog for a walk. Personal Message:   It's wonderful to re-connect with friends of more than half a century ago!