Anyone who is forty or more years of age and has lived, worked or operated a business in the District of Columbia for at least twenty years OR anyone who is descended from people who met these qualifications is eligible to join. Dues are nominal–$10 initiation fee and $15 per year (due in January and subject to change). Membership in the AOI is still considered a “bargain” by Washington standards.
If you do not meet these qualifications, you may be an Associate Member with all the privileges of membership except holding office or serving on the Board.