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AOI Members Celebrate New Years Day 2008
with their Annual Reception at the Pier 7
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| AOI Members Enjoy the Light-hearted Atmosphere on 1-1-2008 |
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| AOI Secretary Seymour Selig Rings in AOI's New Year, dropping AOI's own New Year's Ball |
When AOI resurrected its tradition of meeting on the first day of the year, it called for the return of
the Governor Shepherd Statue to the John A. Wilson (District) Building during an outdoor rally on Jan. 1, 2005. Twenty-eight
days later the statue was back in place.
Not wanting the success of our gathering to be a one-time-only-event, we continued the aged-old tradition
of meeting on New Year's Day by gathering at the Pier 7/Channel Inn every January 1. This year, more than 71
members and guests were present to enjoy fellowship, stories, toasts, libations and some great canapes.
Keep January 1, from noon - 2pm open on your 2009 calendar!
AOI Celebrates Jazz Appreciation Month
with Performance by the
Washington Jazz Arts Institute Quartet
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| AOI's April Luncheon Celebrated Jazz Appreciation Month |
With the assistance of WJAI's Esther Williams and Davie Yarborough, AOI members were treated to an afternoon of music
performed by Eric Wheeler (Bass), Joel Holmes (Keyboard), Terrance Arnett (Drums) and Stan Killian (Tenor Sax). Duke
Ellington's "Take the 'A' Train" and "Sophisticated Lady" were just two of the many selections the quartet performed.
The Washington Jazz Arts Institute ensembles perform regularly as part of St. Paul's Rock Creek Parish's Sunday afternoon
music programs (check their website: www.rockcreekparish.org for details). Also, the WJAI's website is: www.dcjazzmusic.org.
| Washington Radio Personality Enjoys Program |
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| Retired WMAL Radio Personality Bill Mayhugh Contributes |
AOI members will remember that Bill Mayhue, retired after 30-years at WMAL radio as their late night music host, kicked-off
our Feb. 2006 Reminiscenses Program. Bill returned to enjoy the Washington Jazz Arts Institute Ensemble's performance
in celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month. Bill commented briefly on the many venues in Washington that support jazz,
his fond memories of being a drummer in a quintet and he applauded the performance, skill and abilities of today's guest artists
from the WJAI.
AOI Spring 2008 Luncheons In Photos
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| Jewish Historical Society Exec. Dir. Laura Apelbaum on DC Neighborhoods |
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| Austin Kiplinger Recalls Fond Memories at the National Press Club |
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| Members Enjoy a Fashion Show of African-American Designers |
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2008 Dr. Philip W. Ogilvie Award
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The 2008 Dr. Philip W. Ogilvie Award for Academic Achievement was shared by three recipients, all of whom
achieved 4.0 gpa's.
From L-R: Stephanie Drew, AOI President Bill Brown, Kathryn Hansen and Robert Canton
Each Year AOI Presents a $500 Award to the
Highest Academic Achiever in Geo. Washington Univeristy's
Accelerated Masters of Tourism Studies. Due to 2008's tie, an anonymous donor contributed
an additional $250 so that each recipient received $250.
Click here for information about the Philip W. Ogilvie Award for Academic Achievement
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100th Anniversary of DCFD's Engine Co. 18
October 1, 2005
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Each Year AOI Participates in the Events Which Help Promote Its Collection of Antique Fire
Apparatus including the Annual Palisades Neighborhood Fourth of July Parade, Annual Fire Apparatus Show at the US Soldiers'
Home among other events
In recognition of the 100th Anniversary of Engine Company 18, AOI rolled out its 1905 American La France
Steam Pumper which was first placed in service at Co. 18. Pictured at the Oct. 1st celebration (l-r) are AOI Member/Ret.
Fire Lt. Jim Embrey, Eng. Co. 18 Commander Dmetrios Vlassopolous & Mayor Tony Williams.
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AOI Enters Partnership with District of Columbia Fire & EMS Services to Store Antique
Fire Apparatus
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| AOI's 1870 Hose Reel & 1900-era Chief's Buggy Are Rigged For Their Move |
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| Retired DC Fire Lieutenant & AOI Member Jim Embrey Stands at the Loading Dock |
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| The Apparatus Will Be Secured Behind a Locked, Chain-link Enclosure Provided by DCFEMS |
AOI Members March to Capitol in Support of
DC Voting Rights
April 16, 2007
| 2007 Voting Rights/Emancipation Day March |
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| Nelson Rimensnyder, Former Mayor Tony Williams and Bill Brown |
| AOI Member Cindy Janke Prepares to March |
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| Both March Photos Are Courtesy of Cindy Janke. |
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| DC State Historic Preservation Officer David Maloney |
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2006 Field Trip to Washington Navy Yard 
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Historic Navy Yard Museum 
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AOI Members Enjoy a Tour of the Navy Yard Grounds and Buildings With Guides John Maloney and Seymour Selig.
The Chief of Naval Operations' Quarters is in the background.
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After viewing outdoor exhibits, AOI members and guests were guided through the museum. After a buffet luncheon
at the Navy Yard's Conference Center, many members returned to the museum to enjoy its many exhibits.
July 4th 2008 Palisades Community Parade 
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Every July 4th, AOI members turn out to march in the annual Palisades Community Fourth of July parade along MacArthur
Boulevard. The AOI's 1905 American La France Steam Pumper is always a hit the families and kids lining the parade route.
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AOI Honors District Mayor Anthony A. Williams with its first
Governor Shepherd Award for Civic Improvements
Numerous speakers including AOI's President Bill Brown, Historian Nelson Rimensnyder and member Joseph Grano described
parallels between Williams' improvements to city services, preservation, development and economic resurgence with those of
1872 Territorial Governor Alexander R. Shepherd whose efforts to improve the city helped to stave off attempts to relocate
the Nation's Capital to St. Louis ( as championed by Horrace Greeley and nearly coming to a vote in Congress). During
his near hour at the podium, the Mayor used the opportunity to acknowledge AOI's efforts to preserve the L'Enfant and McMillan
Plans and return the statue of Governor Shepherd to the District Building. He saluted 99-year old AOI past-president
Harold Gray (Palisades) for his success in reviving the AOI in the early 1990's and praised past-president Al Wheeler (Georgetown)
for his continuing leadership and contributions to the organization. In the lighthearted atmospher among AOI 'friends',
the Mayor used the opportunity to poke fun at himself, recount his accomlishments and lament some efforts which he was
unable to accomplish during his eight years in office.
The 15 inch high bronz-resign statuette of Governor Shepherd was sculpted by artist Guy Tedesco of Jeffersonville,
Indiana from the original U.S.J. Dunbar statue that stands in front of the John A. Wilson (District) Building.
The Dunbar statue was errected in 1909 and unceremoniously removed to a public works yard in 1979 when the redevelopment
of Pennsylvania Avenue did not call for its incorporation into the final design for either Freedom Plaza or Pershing
Park. After a rally on January 1, 2005, in front of the District Building to bring public attention to the plight of
the statue, the statue was returned to the District Building 28 days later through the efforts of Councilmembers
Jim Graham, Jack Evans, Council Secretary Phyllis Jones, then DDOT Director Dan Tangherlini and a consortium of contrators who
Councilmember Graham recruited to rig, remove, move and return the statue to its present location on the NW corner of Pennsylvania
Avenue and 14th Street.
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| AOI Officers and Directors appear with Mayor Anthony A. Williams |
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