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The Association of the Oldest Inhabitants of the District of Columbia honors its living members who have served the organization with distinction or have reached the remarkable age of 90 years.

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Vera Abbott, long-time member, nonagenarian and mother of "Washington Informer" editor Demise Rolack Barnes.

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A 20 -year-long member, Ron Bitondo is a well-known political activist for many of DC's important causes.

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Jane Breen, long-time AOI member and widow of Past-AOI Fire Department Liaison Deputy Fire Chief John Breen.

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Damon Cordom, Past-Director and nonagenarian.

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Jan A.K. Evans, Past-President (AOI's first woman President) and granddaughter of distinguished Washington brewer Christian Heurich.

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DeLores Foster is a long-time member and nonagenarian.

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Lis Groszer is our most recent Life Member as of May 15, 2025.

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George Hutchinson, WWII Veteran, Centenarian and 103 years young as of 2025.
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Allie B. Lattimer, AOI member, elected to the National Women's Hall of Fame in 2009 and nonagenarian.

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Betty Lichtenstein, member Sally Berk's mother, is one of AOI's few centenarians.

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Ellie (Elaine L.) Newman turned 100 in November 2024.


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Donald Press, long-time AOI member and nonagenarian.
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Charles Robertson, III is a long-time member and is also very active with the Committee of 100 on the Federal City.
Est. 1865, Inc. 1903, (c) 2026