You need to contact a member so that we know you would like to attend. You can contact us by filling out the "Contact Form" At the meeting, you will be asked to give a 30 second commercial describing what your business is and how we can best tip you, but you will not need to make any commitment untill the second meeting you attend. Bring your business cards to share.
How many meetings do I attend before I can join?
Each guest is required to attend two consecutive meetings before an application can be accepted. An inspection of an applicant's place of business is a requirement of acceptance.
Who 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 two meetings, and they must decide about joining at the second meeting.
What is a qualified business tip?
A qualified business tip is a company or person who is interested in a specific service or product and is expecting a call from a LeTip member.
How many tips do I have to give?
To maintain your membership, four 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. The more you tip, the more tips you will receive.
How do I earn my Blue, Silver, Gold or Platinum badge?
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 our appreciation. Blue = 3 members; Silver = 10 members; Gold = 25 members; Platinum = 50 members. Our badge incentive program provides recognition for loyalty.
What is the "Poker Folder"?
The Poker folder is a tool used by every chapter to encourage new members (white or green badge holders) to bring in a qualified guest to the next week's meeting. Members who do, take $10 out of the tip bucket. Members who don't will be required to drop $10 into the tip bucket and keep the poker folder for one more week. If at the next meeting the member brings in a qualified guest, they may take $10 out of the tip bucket. Again, failure to bring in a qualified guest will result in the member being required to drop $10 into the tip bucket. LeTip's rules maintain that no member may hold the Poker Folder for more than 2 weeks, although a member who hasn't sponsored a minimum of 3 new members is still an eligible Poker Folder candidate.
What is a "Lucky Devil"?
Each week a business card from the speaker of the previous week is placed under someone's chair or plate. The person, if a member, is required during members' commercials to stand behind the person whose card they have and give a serious commercial as if they were in that profession. We do this to reinforce the importance of the speakers, and to keep each members' attention focused on the meeting. (If the card is at a guest's seat, then it is passed to the right until it reaches a member). Remember, this is done only when the tip bucket is being passed around.
How long should my commercial be?
At each meeting every member receives 30 seconds to pass tips, pay fines, and present their commercial. Begin by informing fellow members - "This is the way you can best tip me". Make it count.
When do I get to Greet, Speak or make a Showboat presentation?
The Chapter's Program Chairperson sets a schedule so everyone has an opportunity as they join the group. During the first week you have an opportunity to act as a Greeter; during the second week you may be called upon to Speak; and during the third week you may make a Showboat presentation.
What is required when making a Showboat presentation?
Showboating allows each member to properly explain their business' service and needs to fellow members. Each week's Showboater is asked to arrive and set up their company's display of products or services by 7:00 am sharp. Making a geniune effort to display your business professionally will have an enormous impact on the amount of tips you receive from fellow members.
What is "Visitation Day"?
At the first meeting of each month, all members are asked to visit another member at their place of business, during that month. If you are unable to visit that person, you must pay that member $5 dollars at the first meeting of the following month.
What is "Fiver Day"?
This meeting day normally occurs once a month, and its purpose is to provide additional incentive for members to introduce qualified guests to the chapter. Members who introduce a guest may receive a $5 reward from the tip bucket. Members who do not introduce a guest are asked to pay $5 to the tip bucket.
What is a "Lunch Bunch"?
Once every month, five members will have their business cards drawn by the President. These five members will then treat their newest member to lunch. All five members will stand and the President will appoint a chairperson who will arrange the luncheon. "Lunch Bunch" helps members become better acquainted with their fellow member's respective businesses. (There is a $5.00 fine for non-attendance.)
