Holloway Lake Association are
proud members of Adopt-a-Park
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Holloway Lake Association
About Us
Holloway Lake Association

Non Profit Organization

The purpose of the Holloway Lake
Association Inc. is the protection of  
property, the promotion of recreation,
and the preservation of wildlife and
the waterway.
Our Commitment
The Holloway Lake
Association is
committed to the
protection of property,
The promotion of
recreation, and the
preservations of wild
life and the waterway.
The Holloway Lake
Association was
founded in 2001 by
property owners
around the lake but
membership is open to
anyone who wishes to
support our goals or
join our activities.
Contact Us

Holloway Lake Association
11453 Carr Rd.
Davison, MI. 48423

or Mail Membership Form to

Holloway Lake Association
5391 Sandy Lane
Columbiaville, MI. 48421

Membership in the HLA is offered at $20.00
per year dues per household. We also offer
an Associate Membership for those who are
non property owners on the reservoir, and
we welcome you to join in on the many
benefits however voting at the meetings is
not allowed for associate members.

Benefits of Membership:
Subscription to "Holloway News"
Membership meetings
Free Coast Guard Inspections
Lake Improvements
HLA Decal for your boat
Advocacy of the issues.
Voting rights
Rights to elect your Officers
Rights to elect Members at Large
Rights to elect Zone Leaders
Submit your comments for
publication in the HLA newsletter
One free personal classified
advertisement in the HLA newsletter,
(non business)
Eligible for election to the executive
board or appointment to a Committee
To print your application form with which you can continue your membership, or
join for the first time click
Membership Application
The Zone map to help you locate your zone is on the "contact us tab".

Membership numbers are assigned. Once you join your membership number will
remain the same. If you know your membership number please enter it. If at the
present time you do not have or your unsure of your membership number, one will
be assigned upon becoming or renewing your membership.
Simply print the form and mail to the above address.
Membership is based on a calendar year.
January 1 - December 31
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BY-LAWS OF HOLLOWAY LAKE ASSOCIATION, INC.


ARTICLE I
OFFICIAL NAME

This association shall be known as Holloway Lake Association, Inc., but in this document may be referred to as the “Lake Association”,
“HLA”, or “Association”.

ARTICLE II
PURPOSE

The purpose of the Holloway Lake Association, Inc. is the protection of property, the promotion of recreation, and the preservation of wildlife
and the waterway.

ARTICLE III
MEMBERS

Section 1.  Membership in Holloway Lake Association, Inc. shall be limited to owners of land whose land abuts on the lake or enjoys legal
lake access.

Section 2.  Membership shall terminate if the member shall cease to be the owner of such land.

Section 3.  The Board of Directors of the Association may require proof of ownership before any land owner or owners are eligible to
become members of this Association.  Where the land is owned by more than one person, all shall be eligible to membership, but only one
vote for each parcel shall be counted.  Where the land is in a subdivision with lake access, there shall be one vote for the subdivision
access lot and none for each subdivision lot.  The subdivision shall elect one member to cast the vote.

Section 4.  Except as limited in Paragraph 3 above, all members in good standing shall be entitled to one vote on all matters requiring a vote
of the Association Members and a simple majority vote of members present shall be sufficient, provided however that only one vote may be
cast for each parcel of land where there is multiple ownership.

Section 5.  There shall also be provided a special membership classification for the benefit of all of those persons, businesses,
corporations and institutions who do not qualify for regular membership but who share an attachment to the Holloway Lake.  They shall be
referred to as “Associate” members.  Associate Members shall enjoy all of the rights and responsibilities of regular membership except that
they shall have no right to vote on any issue at any time and may not hold any office.

ARTICLE IV
DUES

Section 1.  Membership dues shall be set by the board of directors or by vote of the members present at any General Membership Meeting.   
A majority of 2/3 shall be required on any vote to change dues or impose assessments.

Section 2.  In addition to the regular dues, the board of directors may establish a separate and distinct fund to be used for the enhancement
or protection of Holloway Lake and its surrounding area.  The fund shall not be used for the exclusive benefit of any property or its owner.  
The fund shall be deposited or invested and held in a way as to keep it separate from the general funds of the Holloway Lake Association.

ARTICLE V
BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Section 1.  The Board of Directors shall consist of the Executive Officers, Zone Leaders and the At-Large Members.

Section 2.  Members of the Board of Directors shall be elected by a simple majority vote of those present, or by proxy vote, at the April
General Membership Meeting.

Section 3.  The Board of Directors shall serve for two year term(s) or until a successor is elected.

Section 4.  Members of the Board of Directors may be replaced with or without cause upon vote of 2/3 majority of those members voting at a
meeting of the General Membership provided that the notice of the meeting gives proper notice that such action will be taken.

Section 5.  The Lake area shall be divided into zones to be approved by the membership.  The districts may be based upon the location of
characteristics of an area; the number of eligible parcels in the area, or any other criteria deemed appropriate by the members voting.  A
simple majority vote shall be sufficient to establish the District Map, but any revision shall require a vote of 2/3 majority.
Section 6.  Members of the Association living in each district shall elect one or more persons to serve as a Zone Leader on the Board of
Directors at the April General Membership Meeting.

Section 7.  The General membership shall then elect up to three (3) members of the Board of Directors to serve as “At Large” members of
the Board.

Section 8.  Unless otherwise specified herein, only a simple majority shall be required on all motions or resolutions.

ARTICLE VI
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

Section 1.  The Executive Officers of the Holloway Lake Association, Inc. shall be a President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer.

Section 2.  The President shall preside at all meetings of the Association and in his absence the Vice President shall preside.

Section 3.  The Secretary shall keep the minutes of all meetings of the Association in a proper book provided for that purpose; attend to
giving and receiving all notices of the Association; be custodian of all books, records and papers of the Association.  

Section 4.  The Treasurer shall have custody and keep account of all money of the Association; send such statements as may be required
by the Board of Directors; deposit all funds of the Association in such banks as the Board of Directors may designate with such account
being in the name of the Holloway Lake Association, Inc.; pay out money as instructed to do by the Board of Directors; and sign checks in
making such payments.
All of the above shall be open for examination by members upon reasonable and advance notice.  

Section 5.  The offices of Secretary and Treasurer may be combined.  They may appoint assistants for specific purposes subject to approval
of the President.

Section 6.  Officers shall be elected by the membership.  They shall serve for two year term/s.

Section 7.  They may resign upon written notice to the Board of Directors.

Section 8.  Any Board vacancies (including Executive Officers) shall be filled by the Board of Directors, and they shall serve in that capacity,
until the next regular election is scheduled.

ARTICLE VII
MEETINGS

Section 1.  The General Membership Meetings of the Holloway Lake Association, Inc. shall be held at least twice each year on a Date in April
and October at a time and place to be set by the Board of Directors.

Section 2.  Additional General Membership meetings may be called by the Board of Directors.

Section 3.  All proxies shall be in writing, properly signed and dated by the member executing same and the member having proxy of the
member or members in good standing shall have the right to vote said proxy at any such regular or special meeting.

Section 4.  The following order of business may be observed at all meetings:

Call to Order, Welcome, Sign Roster Sheet
Presentation of Minutes
Report of Treasurer
New Business- Speaker
Report of Committees
Old Business
Adjournment        

Section 5.  A quorum shall consist of those present in person or by proxy at any meeting.

ARTICLE VIII
AMENDMENTS/MODIFICATIONS TO HLA BY-LAWS

Any of these by-laws may be amended by a majority vote of the members at any General Membership meeting or at any special
membership meeting called for that purpose or by the Board of Directors upon a ¾ majority of those present after proper written notice
indicating such action is contemplated.


ARTICLE IX
APPEALS

Section 1.  Any dispute concerning the interpretation or application of these By-Laws shall be submitted to the Board of Directors, which
shall resolve the dispute, by a simple majority vote.

Section 2.  The result of the vote may be appealed to the General Membership in writing within 10 days after the ruling of the Board of
Directors served on the Secretary.  A simple majority vote by those present shall decide the appeal.

Section 3.  The Secretary shall send notice of the General Membership meeting stating the purpose of the meeting.

Section 4.  The person requesting the meeting must pay in advance, the cost of such notice and $25.00.

Section 5.  The determination by a simple majority of the members present shall be final and binding on all parties.

Section 6.  All matters relating to these by-laws shall be determined by reference to Michigan Law.  

By-laws of the Lake Association, as modified at the General Membership Meeting of the Association held on April 5th, 2007, at 7:00 p.m.

                               Certified by:

                               Julie A. Brandon, Secretary
                               Holloway Lake Association
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The contents of this web site are the property of Holloway Lake Association except where noted, and may not be borrowed, copied, or used, without the specific written permission
of Holloway Lake Association.
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