According to WSU Retirees' Association's revised 1980 constitution, its primary function is to "(1) work for the improvement of the entire retirement programs of the University; (2) provide a means for continuing professional and social associations of faculty and staff in retirement; and (3) represent retired faculty and staff in relations with the University, Government Agencies and other groups."
Membership in this organization consists of retired WSU faculty & staff, as well as widows/widowers of retirees.
From the guide to the Washington State University Retirees Association Records, 1976-1990, (Washington State University Libraries Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections)