If you'd like to get more involved with a HAWL Committee, now is the time to do something about it. The Committees have plenty of opportunities for volunteers.  Click on each committee for a description.  If you are interested in making a difference, please contact us for more information.

Committee meetings are conducted on a monthly basis on the date and time designated by the Board Member representative or as agreed upon by the committee members.

Architectural / Permits Committee Finance Committee Social Committee Security, Safety & Fire Committee Lake Quality Committee Long Range Planning Incident Review Board Election & Nominating Committee

Architectural / Permits Committee Appointed by the Board of Directors.  Responsible for reviewing all Building Permit applications to insure compliance with the Hide-A-Way Lake Building Code & making recommendations accordingly.  Conduct on-site inspections as necessary to gather informtaion to be used in processing Permit Applications.  Perform such other architectural related duties as may be assigned by the Board of Directors. Finance Committee Responsible for reviewing, analyzing & critiquing the Annual Operating Budget as well as other revenue generating activities such as the restaurant, horse stables, RV storage area etc., and making comments, suggestions, and/or recommendations, through the Board member representative, as ways in which the Board and management may make improvements in our accounting procedures.  Perform such othe finance related duties as may be assigned by the Board of Directors. Social Committee Responsible for scheduling, planning, researching, organizing and assisting in implementing major social events for HAWL property owners.  These events include, but are not limited to, the New Years Eve Party, Fourth of July Extravaganza, Fishing Rodeo, Flea Market, and any social gathering where entertainment may be scheduled including theme or period events.  Perform such other social related duties as may be assigned by the Board of Directors. Security, Safety & Fire Committee Responsible for conductiong periodic review of the Hide-A-Way lake Security Procedures and make recommendations for improvement, for implementing new procedures or to change existing procedures.  Review Administrative Fee Procedure to insure that it is maintained up to date and is in compliance with existing laws and procedures.  Perform such other security related duties as may be assigned by the Board of Directors. Lake Quality Committee Responsible for collecting lake water samples at various locations for both in house testing and testing at an outside laboratory.  Also assists the General Manager in monitoring septic tank and other waste water system inspections and coordinates follow-up inspections to insure necessary tank repairs are completed.  Works with the Pearl River County Health Department in those areas where recurring septic tank problems are present.  Responsible for conducting periodic analysis of heavy metals and PCB's in HAWL's fish.  Such other duties pertaining to lake water systems or other water related issues which may be assigned by the Board of Directors. Long Range Planning Comprised of the Members of the Board of Directors and is responsible for fromulating & implementing the capital budget & approving capital expenditures associated therwith. Incident Review Board Appointed by the Board of Directors.  A Sub-Committee of the Security, Safety and Fire Committee.  Responsible for conducting hearings for those property owners who are appealing sanctions levied against them for violating the Rules and Regulations of HAWL.  Election & Nominating Committee Appointed by the President, Proprty Owner's Association to perform those duties as outlined in the By-Laws of the Property Owners Association.