The Florida Sheriffs Boys Ranch Alumni Association was organized through the efforts of a strong nucleus of interested Alumni who wanted to keep in touch with one another to remain current on each other's activities. The Association was organized and formed on October 4, 1970, with an initial membership totaling 120 former Ranchers. The first officers were: Wally Edwards, President; Robert Knight, 1st Vice President; Bill Riggins, 2nd Vice President; Irene Schmutz, Secretary; and Bob Malone, Treasurer