Pack 440, based in Lexington, Missouri, is the community’s oldest Cub Scout Pack, first chartered in 1960 by the Lexington United Methodist Church, which continues to serve as our proud sponsor. We are part of the Blue Elk District within the Heart of America Council.
Our Pack was founded by Don Mudd, Hershel Hay, and Eph Guevel—three dedicated leaders whose vision helped establish Scouting as a lasting tradition in Lexington. From 1960 to 2021, the Pack had only four Chartered Organization Representatives:
- Hershel Hay (Founding Member, 1960–1991)
- Patty Sollars (1991–2021), who also served as Committee Chair (1991–1998) and previously as a Den Leader
- Austin Stephenson (2021-2022)
- Phillip Davis (2022-Present)
Upon Patty Sollars’ retirement as the Lexington United Methodist Church Administrative Assistant, Austin Stephenson became the third Chartered Organization Representative, serving from 2021 to 2023. In 2023, former Cubmaster Phillip Davis became the fourth and current Chartered Organization Representative for Pack 440.
Pack 440 works closely with Troop 318 to ensure that every Cub Scout is prepared for a smooth transition into Scouts BSA. Each year, our Crossover Ceremony celebrates Arrow of Light recipients as they bridge into Troop 318. Representatives from the Troop attend this ceremony to officially welcome the new Scouts into their next phase of Scouting.
Our mission is to support the Boy Scouts of America vision of helping youth become responsible, productive members of their communities while developing strong ethical character and living by the Scout Oath and Law.
Cub Scouting is a fun, hands-on program for boys and girls in Kindergarten through 5th grade, designed to build confidence, teach life skills, and prepare youth for success—both in Scouting and beyond.