MOST WORSHIPFUL GRAND MASTER 2019 - 2020
M.W. Bro. Norman A Lyons
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Freemasonry is a very important part of Norm’s life. He is proud, privileged and truly humbled by the honour to serve the Craft as Grand Master of Manitoba.
Most Worshipful Brother Norman Arthur Lyons was born on September 17, 1950 in Winnipeg to a Masonic Family in having  his grandfather, Bro. Mandel Lyons, father, M.W. Bro. Joe Lyons Past Grand Master of Manitoba (1969) as well as his mother, Sadie being a member of The Order of The Eastern Star.

Born visually impaired MW Bro Lyons was registered as a client with the CNIB, he received his education in classes of low vision students up to and including Grade 9 and then integrating into High School for Grades 10 to 12.  He then attended The University of Manitoba in the CNIB's Computer Training Program followed by Red River Community College where he obtained his Business Administration Diploma.  MW Bro. Lyons continued with Certificate Courses in Business obtaining several Certificates.
MW Bro. Lyons was employed with The Province Of Manitoba for 39 years retiring in October, 2014.
Amongst his many interests, MW Bro. Lyons, in his younger years was an avid cyclist, using that mode of transportation to get about.  An avid sport enthusiast, he participated in both five and ten pin bowling and his favorite sport of curling which he is still active.
MW Bro. Lyons also took an extreme interest in advocacy, advocating for improvements in the area of disability issues and endeavoring to promote programs to make living easier not only for the vision impaired community but the disability community as a whole.  A long time member and advocate of various consumer groups for the disabled, he continues to promote disability coupled with ability.
MW Bro. Lyons was initiated, passed and raised in Mount Sinai Lodge No.  143 in 1972 serving as Worshipful Master of that Lodge in 1980 and 1981.  In 2008, Mount Sinai Lodge No.  143 and The Dormer Lodge No.  151 amalgamated to form The Dormer Mount Sinai Lodge No.  188 and MW Bro. Lyons played an active part in the negotiations.  In 2012, he was The Worshipful Master.  In 1984, he was elected to The Grand Lodge Board Of General Purposes serving on several committees, most notably, Credentials And Elections for many years up until March, 2016. In 1989 to 1990, he was The District Deputy Grand Master of the 12th Masonic District.  MW Bro. Lyons was elected Junior Grand Warden in June, 2016, Serving as Senior Grand Warden in 2017, and Deputy Grand Master in 2018. 
In mid 1982, MW. Bro. Lyons was diagnosed having cancer and after going through heavy treatment and surgery in November was able to beat the disease.  During that time, all activities were basically put on hold but the one good event that took place in August was his marriage to Wendy.  MW Bro. Lyons also has two sisters, Mona Gross and husband Don and their two daughters and three grandchildren, and Enid Lyons and Vic Wonnacott and their daughter.  He has five sisters-in-law and their spouses and families as well.
Both MW Bro. Lyons and First Lady Wendy retired in October, 2014 and are enjoying their retirement in Winnipeg.