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
- Plantation property owners work to maintain and enhance property values
- 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 2011-March 2012
Officers
| Galen Smith |
President |
Chairman, Executive Committee |
| Jim Ogden |
Vice President |
Chairman, ARB and Nominating Committee |
| Werner Sicvol |
Treasurer |
Chairman, Finance Committee |
| Dennis Snyder |
Secretary |
Chairman, Covenants Committee |
Members
| Susan Baldwin |
Chairperson, Communications Committee |
| Tom Kuczkowski |
Chairman, Security Committee |
| Lois Wilkinson |
Chairperson, Recreation Committee |
| Michael Keskin |
Telecommunications Liaison |
| Ben Letizia |
Chairman, Maintenance 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.
Chairman - Jim Ogden
Members: Stephen Koch, Gordon Simmons, Richard VanBenschoten, Robert Zinn, Kurt Herrman (architect), Don Guscio (landscape architect), Joseph Pesce (alternate), and Michael Weppner (alternate).
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.
Chairman - Werner Sicvol
Members: Jerry Cutrer, John Holihan, Tom Hoppin, Ann Schwab, Dick Sell, Doug Skelly, and Robert Braden (alternate).
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.
Chairperson - Susan Baldwin
Members: Audrey King, Mary Ann Strayer, Richard Whitmore, Tom Hoppin (alternate), and Margita Rockstroh (alternate).
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.
Chairperson - Lois Wilkinson
Members: Ivan Bennett, Bud Cowell, Stephen Cunniff, Jonathan Doe, Earle Nirmaier, Margita Rockstroh, and Maryjean Herberger (alternate).
Security Committee
This committee meets monthly to advise the Board on policies regarding the protection of life and property of HHPPOA owners and residents.
Chairman - Tom Kuczkowski
Members: Bernie Bernstein, Harry Eschenbach, Patricia Harlacher, Jesse Iverson, Ed Rockstroh, Maury Tepper, Fredrica Hodges (alternate), and Mary Ann Strayer (alternate)
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.
Chairman - Dennis Snyder
Members: Jim Coleman, Carlton Dallas, Richard Graff, Jerry Jebo, Bob Manne, Al Persico, and John Gilbert (alternate).
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.
Chairman - Ben Letizia
Members: William Bell, Roger Benning, BC Huselton, Michael Keskin, David Morse, Bill Sutherland, Edna Wilcher, Bob Oppenheimer (alternate), and Richard Whitmore (alternate)
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.
Chairman - Jim Ogden
Members: Charlie Cherrix, Jim Collett, Terry Conway, Merry Harlacher, Tom Hoppin, Dick Sell, Mary Ann Strayer, Dick Waltz, and Frank Wilcher.