You're right the last time I checked, although I have to admit, I haven't checked in quite a while. Also, I'm Canadian, so I don't even know if I could apply, but Canada also has an equivalent.
So apparently...JJ and I are both right. Lol.
Active Members
Active members can and are encouraged to attend business meetings, vote in elections, receive access to private discussion forums, gain entry into SFWA exclusive events and suites at conventions, receive publications such as; a SFWA Bulletin subscription, the SFWA membership handbook, and may recommend, nominate, and vote on works for the Nebula Awards.
Active member dues are $100.00 USD annually.
A candidate shall be eligible for Active Membership if:
Three or more paid sales of different works of fiction (such as three separate short stories or half-hour scripts) totaling a minimum of 10,000 words to SFWA qualifying markets.We accept the following payment per word rates for these sales: 6c/word from 7/1/2014 – current, 5c/word from 1/1/2004 to 6/30/2014 and 3c/word before 1/1/2004; or
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Associate Members
Associate Members receive access to private discussion forums, entry into SFWA suites at conventions, Bulletin subscription, SFWA Handbook, and may recommend and nominate works for the Nebula Awards but not vote.
Associate dues are $90.00 USD annually.
A candidate shall be eligible for Associate Membership after acceptance and a signed contract or letters of agreement for:
One Paid Sale of a work of fiction (such as a short story) of a minimum of 1,000 words to a SFWA qualifying market. We accept the following payment per word rates: 6c/word from 7/1/2014 – current, 5c/word from 1/1/2004 to 6/30/2014 and 3c/word before 1/1/2004;