Whistleblower Report Form

The purpose of the Whistleblower Policy is to provide a way for staff, volunteers, members, and the general public to report complaints about financial practices as well as other matters concerning Cedar Lake Historical Association’s (CLHA) activities and operations including unsafe conditions, discrimination, and harassment. In addition, such a policy helps our organization comply with state and federal laws, ensure problems will be investigated and addressed, and ultimately instill public trust in our ability to be transparent and accountable by signaling to employees, volunteers, board members, and donors that we are open to hearing concerns and complaints.

What is appropriate to report?

Issues that should be reported include: inappropriate financial transactions (i.e. suspected fraud, misuse of funds, etc.), theft, conflicts of interest, unsafe conditions, discrimination, bullying, harassment, and any other inappropriate actions or violations of CLHA’s Code of Ethics or suspected violations of laws or regulations that govern CLHA’s operations.

What can I expect when I make a report?

The reporter (if their report was not submitted anonymously) can expect to be contacted to meet in person with the Executive Director and/or Board President and a third-party witness, to discuss the issue(s). If not anonymous, the reporting individual will be provided with a resolution once the investigation and addressing the other party are completed. Action will be determined based upon the results of the investigation. The time for this process will vary depending upon the nature of the report, but the reporter can expect to be contacted for an initial discussion within one week. The results of the investigation as well as actions taken will be communicated in writing to the reporting individual and person(s) against whom the report is made when the investigation is complete. Investigators will endeavor to maintain appropriate confidentiality, but confidentiality is not guaranteed.

Submitting a Report

Please fill out the following questions to make a report electronically. You may submit this form in-person at the museum or mail it to:

Physical: 7408 Constitution Avenue, Cedar Lake, IN 46303

Mailing: P.O. Box 421, Cedar Lake, IN 46303

Museum Phone: 219-390-9423

Museum Email: museum@lassensresort.org

Executive Director: Julie Zasada

Board President: Jennifer Russell

If you wish to be contacted, please provide the following information:

First Name

Last Name

Email

Phone

If you wish to be contacted, what is your preferred method of contact?

Email

Phone

What days and times are best to reach you (if you selected that you wish to be contacted by phone)?

What is your relationship with Cedar Lake Historical Association and/or the Museum at Lassen's Resort? Check all that apply: *

Other affiliation:

Please described the situation causing concern: *

Is the observed issue a violation of our Code of Ethics? If so, please describe the specific violation. *

Describe the impact the situation had on you or someone else (including the general public). *

Describe how the situation could be resolved or handled differently to avoid the impact previously described. *

Is there anything else we should know or consider? *