
WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION POLICY
A. Application. This Whistleblower Protection Policy applies to all of the American Soldier Network’s staff, whether full-time, part-time, or temporary employees, to all volunteers, to all who provide contract services, and to all officers and directors, each of whom shall be entitled to protection.
B. Reporting Credible Information. A protected person shall be encouraged to report information relating to illegal practices or violations of policies of the American Soldier Network (Angels Within Inc) (a “Violation”) that such person in good faith has reasonable cause to believe is credible. Information shall be reported to the Executive Director (the “Compliance Officer”), unless the report relates to the Compliance Officer, in which case the report shall be made to Frank K Wheaton Esq. President, or a member of the Board of Directors, which shall be responsible to provide an alternative procedure.
Anyone reporting a Violation must act in good faith, and have reasonable grounds for believing that the information shared in the report indicates that a Violation has occurred.
C. Investigating Information. The Compliance Officer shall promptly investigate each such report and prepare a written report to the Board of Directors. In connection with such investigation all persons entitled to protection shall provide the Compliance Officer with credible information. All actions of the Compliance Officer in receiving and investigating the report and additional information shall endeavor to protect the confidentiality of all persons entitled to protection.
D. Confidentiality
The Organization encourages anyone reporting a Violation to identify himself or herself when making a report in order to facilitate the investigation of the Violation. However, reports may be submitted anonymously by writing a “Whistleblower complaint” and submitting attention to the above named to American Soldier Network 24000 Alicia Parkway Suite 17-244 Mission Viejo, CA 92691. Tthe document Reports of Violations or suspected Violations will be kept confidential to the extent possible, with the understanding that confidentiality may not be maintained where identification is required by law or in order to enable the American Soldier Network )Angels Within Inc) or law enforcement to conduct an adequate investigation.
E. Protection from Retaliation. No person entitled to protection shall be subjected to retaliation, intimidation, harassment, or other adverse action for reporting information in accordance with this Policy. Any person entitled to protection who believes that he or she is the subject of any form of retaliation for such participation should immediately report the same as a violation of and in accordance with this Policy.
Any individual within the American Soldier Network (Angels Within Inc) who retaliates against another individual who has reported a Violation in good faith or who, in good faith, has cooperated in the investigation of a Violation is subject to discipline, including termination of employment or volunteer status.
F. Dissemination and Implementation of Policy. This Policy shall be disseminated in writing to all affected constituencies. The Organization shall adopt procedures for implementation of this Policy, which may include:
(1) documenting reported Violations;
(2) working with legal counsel to decide whether the reported Violation requires review by the Compliance Officer or should be directed to another person or department;
(3) keeping the board of directors [and the audit committee or other applicable committee] informed of the progress of the investigation;
(4) interviewing employees;
(5) requesting and reviewing relevant documents, and/or requesting that an auditor or counsel investigate the complaint; and
(6) preparing a written record of the reported violation and its disposition, to be retained for a specified period of time.
The procedures for implementation of this Policy shall include a process for communicating with a complainant about the status of the complaint, to the extent that the complainant’s identity is disclosed, and to the extent consistent with any privacy or confidentiality limitations.
12th Annual Christmas SWAG Bags Event
American Soldier Network would like to thank all of our donors and volunteers who made this our 12th annual Christmas SWAG Bags for our combat wounded ill and injured active duty military possible! We delivered over 250 bags filled with goods to our heroes this...
Ride To Live FSMC benefit for American Soldier Network
RIDE TO LIVE Forgotten Sons MC Chappo Chapters 3rd Annual Ride To Live When Sat 10/27/2018 Where Elks Lodge OCEANSIDE 444 Country Club Lane Oceanside CA 92054 Time 11:00 am - 3:00 Tickets: At the Door Individual $20 Couple $30 ** lunch included Entertainment: Band...
Ruckup.org Launch by American Soldiers Network
The American Soldier Network developed RuckUp, a website that will serve as an indispensable resource for veterans and their families in the fight against Veteran/Soldier Suicide. The site will remind our veterans that they never need to suffer alone, a hub for our...
Help Launch our “I Choose To Live” Oath Challenge
WE NEED YOU! What: Help Launch our "I Choose To Live" Oath Challenge When: Saturday June 17,2017 How: Upload a video on your social media of you taking the "I Choose to Live" Oath Challenge your fellow veterans & military to do the same, tag lnstagram...
Team Harwell BMX Racing for ASN
ASN is honored to have father son duo Doug and Tucker Harwell racing BMX in Texas for American Soldier Network. Doug, a Navy Veteran and Tucker who started his racing career at age 3 who is now 4 proudly ride the ASN logo! Thank You Team Harwell, Team Striker and all...
Rolling Thunder 2017 participation with Actor/Patriot Robert Patrick & our founder Annie Nelson RIDE TO REMEMBER DC 5/28/2017
ASN's own Annie Nelson and Actor Robert Patrick RIDE to REMEMBER in the 30th anniversary of Rolling Thunder 2017 in Washington DC. We Will Never Forget.
Our Documentary Short “Vets Helping Vets ~ A Medal of Honor Surprise” is recognized & premiered in the 2017 GI Film Festival DC 5/26/2017
ASN and Annie Nelson were thrilled to have our short "Vets Helping Vets A Medal of Honor Surprise" premired at the 2017 GI Film Festival in Washington DC. Such a great day and thrilled our partners Toyota USA could join us for the festivities...
Patriotic Pups Eddy & Hazel Kick off the National Anthem with US Army First Sgt Anthony Ball at Pouchini In the Park 4/30/2017
Eddy and Hazel-our Patriotic Pups-along with US Army First Sgt present the National Anthem at the Pouchini in the Park event. Such a great day to be spreading patriotism and gratitude for our veterans and military!
Team ASN finish the FINAL 5 miles with Army Veteran Ernesto Rodriguez cross country walk to end Soldier/Veteran Suicide 4/19/2017
Team ASN was proud to walk alongside US Army Veteran Ernesto Rodriguez as he finished his cross country walk to raise awareness for the plight of veteran/military suicide in the USA. We finished the final 5 miles to the Santa Monica Pier with Ernesto! Such a great day...
105th Birthday Celebration of WWII Master Chief Ray Chavez on USS Midway 3/11/2017
ASN was honored to be a part of the grand 105th birthday celebration aboard the USS Midway for WWII Master Chief Ray Chavez! Title Sponsor Jeff Senor and CTS Called to Serve and ASN was proud to be one of the contributing sponsors and supporters on such a special day!