Beginnings
Following these initiations, a nominating committee headed by Carl Pearson was appointed to prepare a slate of officers who were unanimously elected at Tay House, in Rochester, on October 14th in 1937. The officials included:Lodge Chief John Bulloch, Assistant Lodge Chief Theodore Landsman, Scribe Paul A. Salerno Treasurer Karl Meng, Advisor Charles R. Legg, Advisor Carl Pearson, Advisor George Rosenstein, Advisor Gerald Williamson and Grand Lodge Representative Forrest W. White.

	First Meeting was at Tay House, City of Rochester.

From The Past
This name was very significant because each of the five Iroquois Nations were divided into eight clans, namely: the Wolf, Deer, Bear, Snipe, Beaver, Heron, Turtle and Hawk. This division of each nation's people was considered to be the most perfect union of separate nations "ever devised by the wit of men". In effect the Wolf Clan was divided into five parts with one fifth of it placed in each of the five nations.

This tie of brotherhood existed between each of the five nations, linking them together with indissoluble tribal bonds. The Mohawk of the Wolf Clan recognized the Seneca of the Wolf Clan as his brother and received him with fraternal welcome whenever they met.

This relationship furnishes the main reason for the tenacity with which the nations of the League held together. The League was founded on an actual blood relationship and although the Order is not blood related, this Indian pattern sets an example for all Arrowmen. Each OA member is tied together in living up to the scout ideals by focusing on a scout's habit of helpfulness. This in turn creates a life long purpose of leadership in unselfish service to others.

Brotherhood
In 1938 the Lodge had its first Brotherhood election and inducted three members. 1939 saw the first major service project that consisted of converting a farmhouse into an administration building at the old Camp Cutler located near Lake Ontario in eastern Monroe County. All OA ceremonies were held at Cutler during 1941. By 1944 the Lodge was not in operation but Arrowmen served in other ways during World War II. Four members gave their lives for their country. 1945 saw the Order's rebirth in Rochester with a brand new organization created by interested returning Armed Forces OA members.

Vigil
In 1946 the Lodge rewrote its By-Laws and three Arrowmen were inducted into the Vigil Honor. For the first time in Lodge's history, there were members in all three levels. Each candidate received their Vigil Honor at the Grand Lodge Meeting . . . the last of its kind due to re-organization under the National Camping Program . . . at Chanute Field in Illinois.

Area Meeting and Section Conclave
In 1948 Ty-ohni held the first annual area meeting at the old Camp Cutler. Lodges present included: Ganasote Lodge of Erie County Council, Chautauqua Lodge of Chautauqua Council, and Ty-Ohni Lodge of Otetiana Council. In September of the same year, Ty-Ohni hosted the Section Conclave at Kanasota Lodge Building at old Cutler. Participating were Ty-Ohni, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Niagara and Hornell. During that year members also attended the Bi-Annual National Lodge Meeting at Indiana University Bloomington, Indiana.

First Chapters
1948 saw the Lodge's 225 members divided into District Chapters based on the recommended national model with a voting representative from each chapter on the Executive Committee. In 1957 the Lodges rules and regulations were again rewritten retaining the Chapter system. Only the Lodge Officers and Chapter Chiefs could vote during the Executive Committee Meetings. Committee Chairmen could attend as non-voting members. Dues were only $0.50 per year. When the new Camp Cutler was dedicated in Naples, NY in 1965, Ty-Ohni Lodge conducted most of the events.

Elangomats
The Lodge has continued to promote service projects at Camp Cutler and Massawepie Scout Camps. It has also supported many of the Council Scout Shows. In 1980 the Elangomat program was developed by Ty-Ohni Lodge to provide individual attention, safety and inspiration for Ordeal Candidates. Ty-Ohni's Elangomat program has been a model for other lodges across the country. 1983 saw the elimination of Chapters on the recommendation of Council Executive James O. Case.

Since then, the Lodge has operated with a Lodge Chief and three Vice Chiefs utilizing committees to coordinate specific programs. In 1986 the Lodge celebrated its 50th anniversary with the theme "Mindful Now of Our High Traditions."

The Tradition Continues
Since its original charter, Ty-Ohni has continued a fine tradition of service and is proud to be chartered by the Otetiana Council, Rochester, NY.