Am.Chem.Soc. - how to *actually* cut ties

You literally have to write a letter, sign it, and send it to the damn CEO for them to not automatically roll you into the unpaid "Associate" status where they will literally keep you on their counts indefinitely.

In other words, not renewing by not paying your dues doesn't cut ties!

It's actually a whole infuriating thing according to all this internal tea I'm learning.

So if you still get emails from them despite not renewing, they're still counting you! Send that bitch CERTIFIED, signature required. And make a copy of your signed letter before sending the original in. HQ address is 1155 16th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20036.