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The SM did step in. It didn't occur to any of us to involve the PLC, though. The behavior was not between two Scouts and handling it confidentially seemed to be the right thing to do at the time. Only a couple of older Scouts were aware of (and aghast at) the incident. The ASM involved reported that an apology had been given but the committee felt that wasn't sufficient. It was suggested that the SPL announce he would be stepping down early due to sports activities. Not sure how things would have gone at the PLC level. That SPL had been churlish and rude to just about everyone during his tenure. Fortunately for him, he worked out his issues, stayed with the troop and grew up. He should be having his Eagle Board of Review shortly.

We had this happen a few years ago. The SPL exhibited extreme discourtesy to an ASM at summer camp even going so far as to call him a foul name. The matter was brought up to the Committee who agreed that the ASM involved handled the matter appropriately from the beginning of the confrontation (and with more patience than many would have had). The Committee (including the Scout's parent) voted that a new SPL should be elected; however, no details would be given as to why. Although some olders Scouts were aware of the situation, they kept quiet. There were big questions (unanswered) among the other Scouts as to why an election was being held on a non-election date and none of the Scouts eligible for the position really wanted it under the circumstances. One finally volunteered to take the job and had to talk another Scout into being ASPL (as the previous ASPL had also stepped down). It wasn't a pleasant tenure for the new SPL & ASPL as they hadn't been truly elected and didn't feel they had the support of the troop. This was an unusual situation that needed to be addressed but there were certainly no winners.