Frequently Asked Questions

How many meetings do I attend before I can join?
Each guest is required to attend 2 consecutive meetings before an application can be accepted. An inspection of an applicant's place of business is a requirement of acceptance.
When are my dues required to be paid?
We collect dues quarterly. The Treasurer will pro-rate new members' dues when they join to get them on the Chapter's cycle. There are NO paid positions or profits involved, only the actual costs.
Who will notify me when I'm accepted for membership?
The Chapter's Membership Director and your sponsor will call you the day you are voted into the Chapter.
Who pays for the guest's breakfast?
The Chapter will pay for the first one and the guest pays for their second visit. After you are accepted, your quarterly dues cover all breakfasts thereafter.
What is a Qualified Guest?
A Qualified Guest is a person whose occupation is not represented in the Chapter, and if permitted to join, would not be in conflict with any of the Chapter's members. Guests are invited for 2 meetings, and they must decide about joining at the second meeting.
Once a member of Le Tip, am I confined to conducting business only with other Le Tip members?
Your fellow LeTip members are your best business references, as you are theirs. Member's loyalty to each other explains why the best of LeTip chapters are so overwhelmingly successful and continue to grow each and every year. Support your SALES FORCE and they will support you.
How many tips do I have to give?
To maintain your membership - FOUR (4) tips per month are required. The real question is: How much business do you really want? You will be rewarded according to your ability to help others. Really! The more you tip, the more tips you will receive. It's not a one-way street.
If I have a problem or a conflict with another member, whom do I contact?
Members are asked to talk directly with other members about any problems that arise. Most of the time this will be an adequate solution. If the problem persists, contact a board member, who will refer you to our chapter's Ethics Chair.
How do I earn my BLUE, SILVER, GOLD, or PLATINUM badges?  
Members that sponsor a specified number of new members into any LeTip Chapter receive a badge upgrade and a gift from LeTip International as a sign of appreciation.
BLUE: 3 members
SILVER: 10 members
GOLD: 25 members
PLATINUM: 50 members
Our badge incentive program provides recognition for loyalty.
How long do I have to do my commercial?
At each meeting every member receives 30 seconds to pass tips, pay fines, and do their commercial. Begin by informing fellow members - "This is the way you can best tip me". Make it count.
What do I do when I'm asked to be the Showboat person?
Showboating allows each member to properly explain their business, service and products to fellow members. Each week's Showboater is asked to arrive and set up their company display of products or services by 7:01 A.M. Sharp. Making a real effort to "Display" your business will have an enormous impact on the amount of tips you receive from fellow members.
How long do I have when I am the Speaker?
Ten minutes. Most Speakers receive more than their average weekly tip count at this single meeting.
Can someone attend meetings in my place?
Only as specified by LeTip International, an alternate may attend six times per year, and never more than two consecutive meetings. That person must be a qualified substitute, not a secretary.
Who tracks my attendance and whom do I call if I'm going to miss a meeting?
The Attendance Chair. Always call if you're going to miss a meeting. You must attend at least 80% of all meetings.
Why do we have fines?
Accountability. Fines are not meant to be punitive. Most of the fines LeTip imposes on its members are small and only serve as a reminder that you have certain obligations to your fellow members and your chapter as a whole. In actuality, fines only amount to $1.50 a month for most LeTip members.
What does Le Tip International, Inc. do for me?

LeTip International, Inc. is a support structure for over 400 chapters throughout the U.S. and Canada. They provide most of the materials necessary for your chapter to operate at no charge to you, and make sure those materials are only a phone call away. They also provide a full-time, paid staff to assist your chapter in the areas of leadership and growth every step of the way. This includes seminars for your Chapter's President and Board of Directors. Their staff also includes full-time Regional / Area Directors and Managers, as well as regional Chapter Ambassadors to ensure that every chapter is receiving the necessary support it requires to focus and expand its membership.

If you would like more information on this exciting group of networking partners please contact our Membership Director. We welcome everyone interested in growing their business and want to help you put more dollars in your pocket.

Chuck Branda
Membership Director
Phone: 661.287.3949 
email: chuck.branda@proforma.com