George Lewis, The WaterMan, creates beautiful works of art that have been shipped all over the world to provide funds for improving the conditions of life all over. Enjoy floral landscapes, seascapes, boats, homes painted by this octogenarian.
His paintings have produced millions of dollars worth of wells, water filters, toilets, and polio vaccines for over two million people.
One-third of the people on this planet have no access to sanitary facilities and one-third of all schools have not clean water. One in ten people do not have clean water for food or washing.
We have brought polio down to 0.01 of the population. Most developed countries have forgotten the scourge of paralysis and death caused by this disease. Prevention is our only recourse and we are so very close to accomplishing this goal.
About the author:
George E. Lewis, The WaterMan, was born in 1934, so he considers himself an 'old artist'. Lewis graduated from Wagner College and he earned a master's degree from Rutgers University.
After college, he played professional baseball in the Boston Red Sox organization for several years. He is in the Wagner College, Union County and Rahway High School baseball hall's of fame. He then launched a career as a stockbroker with Merrill Lynch.
He retired in 2000 and took an adult education oil painting class in 2002 and was hooked. He uses only one palette knife, no brushes.
Lewis now uses his hobby for humanitarian causes to help less fortunate people around the world.
As a Rotarian, he has helped over 2,000,000 people in 37 countries. "People, Rotarians, Rotary Clubs and Districts, who buy my paintings, get the extra satisfaction of knowing that they are helping to make the world a better place."
The WaterMan.
He is a member of the Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch in District 6960 Zone 34. He and his wife, Nancy, are Paul Harris Fellows and Rotary International Major Donors. He is also in the Paul Harris Society and the Rotary Foundation awarded him the prestigious honor "Citation For Meritorious Service."
Lewis, George: - George E. Lewis, The WaterMan, was born in 1934, he currently lives in Lakewood Ranch, Florida, USA. Education Lewis graduated from Wagner College and he earned a master's degree from Rutgers University. He retired in 2000 and took an adult education oil painting class in 2002 and was hooked. He uses only one palette knife, no brushes. Lewis now uses his hobby for humanitarian causes to help less fortunate people around the world. Rotary He is a member of the Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch, FL, USA. Club Service Lakewood Ranch in District 6960 Zone 34. International Service Since 2006, he has raised millions of dollars to help over 2,000,000 people in 37 countries. People, Rotarians, Rotary Clubs and Districts, who buy my paintings, get the extra satisfaction of knowing that they are helping to make the world a better place. The WaterMan. Clubs, districts, zones, and individual Rotaians buy his paintings to use for fundraisers. Each Rotarian that gives $500 is presented a Paul Harris Fellowship as well as the painting of their choice. In Feburary 2016, a book of his paintings with information on polio, water, and sanitation became available for grant funds generation Lewis' Oil 4 Water art book from Olmstead Publishing. The WaterMan has leveraged Rotary International grants and fundraisers through clubs all over the world. Clubs and districts either raise or donate funds and provide the funding for the water projects. Some of the countries whose people have been aided by the monies include; India, Peru, Nigeria, Pakistan, Guatemala, Lebanon, Indonesia, Kenya, Philippines, Turkey, Belize, Mexico, Haiti, Sudan, China, Panama, Israel, Rwanda, Brazil, Congo, South Africa, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Honduras, Italy, Columbia, Ecuador, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Taiwan, and Egypt. Community Service Honors He and his wife, Nancy, are Paul Harris Fellows and Rotary International Major Donors. He is also in the Paul Harris Society and the Rotary Foundation awarded him the prestigious honor Citation For Meritorious Service. Contact Information www.WaterTeamInternational.org Oil 4 Water on Facebook Email The WaterMan waterman6960@yahoo.com Website georgelewis.fineartstudioonline.com
Olmstead, Phyllis M.: - "Rotary Life Honors Dr O is a Paul Harris Fellow +7, Bequest Society Member Level 6, Donor Advised Fund holder Charter President of the Rotary eClub of Florida 2016 Chartering Member of Rotary Club of Orlando Dragons 2015 Former Member Rotary Club of Apopka 2007-2011 Former Rotary Club of Lake County Golden Triangle, Mount Dora, Lake County, FL, USA 2011-2015 Planned public image campaign for World Polio 2016 with proclamations from Orlando City and Orange County Florida mayors Planned and facilitated Rotary International traditional Friendship Tree Planting in Tavares, Florida at the Central Florida Dragon Boat Festival. March 13, 2015 5 pm. - at Wooton Park, 100 E Ruby Street, Tavares, FL. 2014-2015 Board of Directors, Public Image Chair LCGT Attended Rotary District 6980 cruise to Bahamas and delivered backpacks, books, and personal supplies International Service In Feburary 2016, Dr O wrote and published a book of George E Lewis' paintings with information on polio, water, and sanitation became available for grant funds generation Lewis' Oil 4 Water art book from Olmstead Publishing. RI Scouting Fellowship member Rotary Global History Fellowship--International Board Member 2015-2016, Library Historian 2014- Attended Rotary International Convention in Bangkok, Thailand Vocational Dr O has had a very eclectic career path. Currently she owns Olmstead Publishing LLC. She prefers to publish educational or spiritual books. She has taught all grades of public primary and secondary schools and private undergraduate and graduate school while an administrator at an international distance education university. Background Dr O studied at Hillsboro Community College, was outstanding Junior of the Year in the College of Agriculture at The University of Florida, obtained both a Masters and Doctoral degree at the University of Central Florida. She is an author, international speaker, educator, and entrepreneur. Dr O has lectured on five continents and taught by distance education to all. Degree: AA, Hillsboro Community College BSA, University of Florida College of Agriculture MEd, University of Central Florida College of Education EdD, University of Central Florida College of Education Hobbies: Computers, Technology, Horticulture, Animals, Cooking, Reading Description: Member of National Chamber of Commerce, Apopka Historical Society Lifetime Member, Rotary Club"
