The Northampton Exchange Club is reaching out in an effort to piece together the club's recorded written and photographic history.

Dr. Rodger Berg, past president and a member since 1979, is calling for the club to form a committee that will delve into the history of the club. He said such a project should begin before the borough-based Exchange Club celebrates its 100th birthday.

The club was chartered in 1927 and bills itself as"The Town's Active Service Club," with the slogan "Unity for Service."

The committee would be responsible for pouring over the records currently in storage in a room at the Northampton Municipal Park Band Shell, which is also one of the projects the club took on years ago.

The club will be contacting the Northampton Area Historical Society for any articles, papers and pictures it may have of the Exchange Club.

The Atlas Cement Memorial Museum is also being asked for historic items. The museum has on its walls a letter and other material that originates from a previous club president, who was also the borough postmaster. The club played a role in building the new post office, the present postal facility found on Washington Avenue.

Longtime members may also be able to contribute. Remaining active at the twice-a-month dinner meetings the club holds are longtime members John Molnar, 1970; Paul Gieske, 1974; Dr. Rodger Berg, 1979; and Michael Wolfer, 1982. John Pavis of Newhard Drugs has been a member since 1969. He is one of the longest standing members of the organization.

Women have become a major part of the club over the years. Now 12 of its 33 active members are women. Three women have served as club president.