Naming of the Neerim District Community House and Men's Shed after former shed co-ordinator Gerry Eversteyn was a fitting one.
Gerry, who died from complications with COVID-19 in 2022, was arguably the men's shed's biggest supporter, helping keep the group alive for years when they didn't have a physical space.
As the group's first shed co-ordinator, he organised their twice-monthly Tuesday evening meetings and invited guest speakers from all over to talk about a range of topics, including men's health.
He certainly wasn't shy either, often approaching men in the district and encouraging them to come along, providing transport as well.
Fellow members noted that Gerry often arrived with a full car.
Gerry also organised regular community dinners for all members, and in the years before COVID helped with a combined Christmas party at the Neerim Junction Hall.
He was an extremely active member in the community, from collecting donations for the local Food Relief to helping set up the Neerim Show.
He also was always keen to lend a hand to those around him who was struggling. He often provided transport to and from medical appointments, supported people in court appearances and just generally chatted to people to check in and see how they were doing.
His passion for the shed began well before it ever existed, where after recovering from a breakdown he realised that other men might need help too.
He made himself available to the group, taking on the shed co-ordinator role when they had just five members. Through Gerry's networking skills and magnetic personality, that number was soon multiplied by 10.
The shed's current location, where the old Neerim Junction tennis courts were, was his idea.
Gerry had the chance to see the beginning of the project he had worked so hard towards for eight years but did not get to see the early stages of the build, which began in 2023.
Gerry's wife Julie, who was on hand to cut the ribbon at the opening ceremony, said she was "not surprised" at the large turnout for the event.
"He was very charismatic, he always had your back. He was fun and he had the right personality for it. He just drew people in, he really did. When he talked to you, you knew he was listening to you. That was his greatest attribute," she said.
"My kids are all so amazed and honoured that his name's there and will be there forevermore. It's pretty special."