Requirements for Keeping NJ License Active

[Carl Dispoto]

I'm keeping my NJ Real Estate License active even though I'm busy professionally with other things at the moment. However, it has come time for me to renew my membership to Greater Bergen Realtors (I'm in Bergen County). 

Does anyone know if I NEED to renew this to keep my license active or can I let it expire. It's $550 I'd rather not spend right now if I don't have to, but I don't want it to affect my license.