Frequently asked questions
Straight answers about the chapter, membership and hiring a member.


Visiting
When and where do you meet?
Every Wednesday, 7:00 to 8:30 AM, at Suffolk County Boat Club, Crescent St, Patchogue, NY 11772.
What happens at a visit?
You come as our guest, meet the members and see how we pass referrals to each other. Nobody will pitch you.

Membership
Who can join?
Local business owners and professionals. Each profession holds one seat, so the first step is finding out whether yours is open. Our Membership Chair, Stephen Smith, can tell you.
What does membership ask of me?
Three things: show up every week, only pass along names you would stake your own on, and follow up fast on the tips you get.
How much are dues?
Ask our Membership Chair, Stephen Smith, who can walk you through what membership costs and includes.
What is a tip?
A tip is a qualified referral one member passes to another. The chapter passed 1,389 tips last year, according to LeTip’s chapter page.
What if my trade’s seat is already taken?
Each chapter takes one member per profession, so it happens. You can ask LeTip to look for an open seat in another chapter, or help start a new chapter. Call LeTip at 800-255-3847, or see LeTip’s Find a Chapter search.
Why not just join the Chamber of Commerce?
Do both. A Chamber is good for your business and your town, and it is open to everyone, competitors included. In a LeTip chapter you hold the only seat for your trade, so no one else in the room competes with you for it.
How soon will I see business from it?
Give it time. Members refer people they trust, and trust comes from showing up week after week. It is not a quick win. It is a way to build relationships that keep sending you referrals for years.
Is this part of LeTip International?
Yes. LeTip of Patchogue, NY is a local chapter of LeTip, a national business networking organization with local chapters.

Hiring a member
How do I hire a member?
Browse the member directory and pick the trade you need. Each profile shows how to reach that member, or you can ask the chapter for an introduction.
What if the trade I need isn’t in your chapter?
Each LeTip chapter holds one seat per trade, so another chapter may have it. Use LeTip’s Find a Chapter search or Connect with a Member.
Come see the room for yourself.
Wednesdays, 7:00 to 8:30 AM at Suffolk County Boat Club