Bob Becker
Legend of the Links – 1995
Bob Becker served on the Recreation Commission from 1969-1981. He was a significant contributor in many Commission activities. He became the Commission's third Chairman in 1975, succeeding Lee Hesterman.
Bob was heavily involved in developing and selling the 1972 referendum that expanded the golf course. During his tenure on the Commission, the Link-Up Nine was built and opened for play in 1975, and the clubhouse was expanded in 1977. The Commission addressed a variety of policy issues during this time, as the golf business doubled and redoubled in size. These issues included how to provide food service and how to handle Permanent Starting Times.
As Recreation Commission Chairman, Bob led the Commission during the difficult transition from being nearly autonomous to becoming an advisory body to the Village Board. One of the accomplishments of the Commission during these years was the creation of the "Have One On Us" customer appreciation day.