Governance

The Hilton Head Plantation Property Owners' Association (HHPPOA) represents the property owners of Hilton Head Plantation.

The HHPPOA is run by a nine-member elected Board of Directors which set Plantation policies concerning governance, recreation, security, communications, architectural standards, covenants enforcement, management, and maintenance of the facilities owned by HHPPOA.

How the Planned Community Concept Works

• All property owners are members of the HHPPOA.
• A volunteer Board of Directors, elected by the property owners, determines policy.
• A professional staff manages the community and facilities.
• Association fees are affordable and provide each owner with an array of services.

Hilton Head Plantation Property Owners Care About Their Community

1. Plantation property owners work to maintain and enhance property values
2. Plantation property owners volunteer for advisory committees including:
   • Recreation
   • Communications
   • Maintenance
   • Finance
   • Architectural Review
   • Security
   • Covenants
   • Election
   • Nominating

No time to volunteer?

We care about your opinions! The HHPPOA encourages input from residents.

• Attend one of our informational Bi-monthly Meetings with the General Manager and, from time to time, special guests.  Look for announcements on these important community meetings in Plantation Living, our community newsletter.
• Use our 24-hour Board of Directors Voice Mail Hot Line - Dial (843) 681-8800 press 8 and follow the directions.
• Write to us at HHPPOA, 7 Surrey Lane, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
• Send us a fax at (843) 681-8801
• E-mail us at hhp@hhppoa.org

HHPPOA Board of Directors

March 2009-March 2010

Officers

Dick Sell	President	Chairman, Executive Committee
Werner Sicvol	Vice President
Paul Kopelcheck	Treasurer	Chairman, Finance Committee
Galen Smith	Secretary	Chairman, Architectural Review Board

Members

Susan Baldwin	Chairman, Maintenance Committee
Jim Collett	Chairman, Nominating & Security Committees
Tom Hoppin	Chairman, Communications Committee
Dennis Snyder	Chairman, Recreation Committee
Mary Ann Strayer	Chairman, Covenants Committee

HHPPOA Organizational Chart-at-a-Glance

The following illustrates the organizational structure of the HHPPOA created to provide services for Hilton Head Plantation property owners.

As you can see from the chart, HHPPOA is comprised of property owner members, a volunteer governing body that includes a nine-member Board of Directors and its advisory committees, and a staff of customer service professionals representing six departments.

Hilton Head Plantation POA Volunteer Opportunities

There are plenty of ways to get involved in your community as a volunteer. One of those ways is to join a HHPPOA committee.

Call (843) 681-8800 or e-mail us at hhp@hhppoa.org for more information on how to join a committee, and for other volunteer opportunities in your community.

The HHPPOA committee system depends on you. This very active committee system, operating in an advisory capacity to the HHPPOA Board of Directors, relies on civic-minded, interested property owners volunteering their time, talent, and energy to sit on HHPPOA committees and advise the Board on matters of concern to the community.  Most committees are comprised of six members plus a Board member who serves as Chair.

Following is a description of the HHPPOA committees and their functions. To contact a HHPPOA staff person about one of the following committees, simply click on a committee title to send an e-mail to the appropriate staffer. A printable Interest Form for POA Committees is located in the Documents section of our Website.

Architectural Review Board

This group meets twice a month in the morning to review all Property Improvement Requests submitted by residents for new home construction and any exterior changes or additions to Hilton Head Plantation homes. Volunteers for this committee should have a familiarity with the Plantation and its basic architectural guidelines. Some form of architectural, engineering, or design background, and the ability to read blueprints and understand building facts, would be helpful.

Finance Committee

This committee meets monthly during the day and provides expertise and recommendations to the Board on financial and administrative matters and in the planning of a program of asset management. The committee also reviews and makes recommendations regarding development and allocation of the POA's financial resources. The committee reviews the HHPPOA Operating Budget and the adequacy of insurance coverage.

Communications Committee

This committee meets monthly during the day and oversees the HHPPOA's communications effort, including Plantation Living and HHPPOA Website policies, marketing, and promotions. Members provide input on publication policy, advertising, and other Plantation-wide communications issues, including new technology.

Election Committee

This committee recommends election procedures and holds the official responsibility for validating the election ballots. The committee is responsible for conducting the ballot counting and presenting the official election report at the POA's Annual Meeting in March.

Recreation Committee

This committee meets monthly during the day to advise and assist the Board in developing policies and programs relative to community leisure-time programs. Committee members are to represent the program interests of the entire community and are not appointed to promote a specific leisure activity.

Security Committee

This committee meets monthly to advise the Board on policies regarding the protection of life and property of HHPPOA owners and residents.

Covenants Committee

This committee meets monthly to advise and assist the Board in developing fair and consistent policies regarding compliance by owners and residents with the provisions of the Hilton Head Plantation Property Owners' Association Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions and the Rules and Regulations as determined by the Board.

Maintenance Committee

This committee meets monthly to advise and assist the Board in developing policies for the preservation and enhancement of the physical assets and infrastructure of the HHPPOA , particularly in regard to the maintenance of and improvements to the buildings, grounds, roads, and facilities.

Nominating Committee

This committee meets in the fall and winter, as necessary, to carry out their duties. The committee reviews the applications of members seeking to become candidates for the Board of Directors. When making their selection, the committee considers such factors as length of residency, service to the Plantation, prior experience, education, and other relevant qualifications. The committee is chaired by the Vice President of the HHPPOA Board.