Meet the Members

LeTip of Springfield Members Succeed Together

LeTip of Springfield members are professionals dedicated to exceptional service and professionalism. LeTip has many categories or occupational disciplines but we only allow one individual per category: this ensure that there is no competition and conflicts of interest. This also ensures that we enlist the best of the best in each category. It is indeed a pleasure to be in a group of individuals who are specialists in their field of work.

One of the benefits that LeTip of Springfield members enjoy is the networking and expansion of one’s circle of friends and acquaintances. By meeting and connecting with people of various disciplines, we all move up by helping each other with tips, leads, and recommendations. Providing fellow LeTip of Springfield members with business opportunities ultimately means that they will return the favor and introduce you to leads and tips.

What makes LeTip different than any other leads group?

To put it simply, LeTip is the original. We aren’t a watered down copy. We set the standard back in 1978 because we created a program to embrace both businesswomen and businessmen.

We stick to the format, require our members to be committed, expect excellence and reject mediocrity. We’re snappy, successful and honored by the incredibly talented and professional membership who are the true spirit of LeTip.

What can I expect LeTip to do for me?

You can expect LeTip to provide the structure and the guidance of the LeTip program. You can expect your Regional Director or Ambassadors to train your chapter members in leadership and presentation skills. You can expect all the necessary materials to run a chapter to be provided without charge.

You can expect annual training in the newest networking and chapter building techniques for your Board Members and Committee Chairs. You can expect your category to be protected. And you can expect our full time staff in our corporate office to assist you when necessary.

What does LeTip expect of me?

LeTip expects you to attend meetings because you can’t build relationships if you aren’t in attendance. LeTip expects you to pass, on average, one qualified referral every week. LeTip expects you to be ethical, professional and experienced in your line of work. LeTip expects you to help all your members to be successful and they are expected to do the same for you.

How soon will I see financial reward?

LeTip is not a get rich fast scheme. It takes time to earn the trust of your chapter members, to become adept in the networking arena, to learn to promote yourself and your business with ease. If you expect instant reward, LeTip is not for you. If you want to build long-standing business relationships that will earn you qualified referrals for years to come, then LeTip is for you.

How do I know LeTip will work for me?

LeTip will work for you… if you work LeTip. Just follow the program. It has worked for thousands upon thousands of business people. But to be successful in LeTip – or in any endeavor – requires perseverance and the universal understanding that you must give before you receive. There is much to be said about “All for one and one for all!”

Why shouldn’t I just join my Chamber of Commerce?

Actually LeTip believes that you should be a member of both your Chamber and LeTip. Your Chamber of Commerce is good for your business and your community. The difference though between a Chamber and your LeTip Chapter is exclusivity. You “own” your category when you join LeTip and your competition is excluded from your chapter. Chambers, by their very nature, cannot exist without being inclusive.

What really makes LeTip work?

LeTip teaches you how to network smarter. LeTip gives you the structure from which to grow. But it is the chapter as a whole that fuels the success of each member. Rather than just you out there selling on your own, with LeTip you have a sales force of professional business people bringing you qualified leads.

Remember, referrals are made based on trust and solid relationships. That’s why it is important to attend meetings and build those relationships so your chapter will get to know you, just as you’ll get to know them.

What if my category is filled?

Since LeTip only accepts one representative of any profession, it is not unusual to find your category filled. There are two options: you can ask for a search in another chapter or you can spearhead the start of a new chapter. In either case, call your Regional Director or LeTip International at 800-255-3847. We’ll do all we can to help you find a chapter.

How many meetings must 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.

How many votes are required for acceptance into the Chapter?

It depends on the Chapter’s size. If the Chapter contains fewer than thirty members, then a minimum of three “NO” votes can permit the Chapter to deny membership. If there are more than thirty members, then a minimum of 10% of the membership (tallied from the beginning of the quarter) voting “NO” is required to permit the Chapter to deny membership.

How much does it cost to join a LeTip Chapter?

Your new member fee of $390 is paid directly to LeTip International and $75 is paid directly to the LeTip of Springfield chapter. Additionally, members are required to pay dues throughout the year. These dues are kept in our chapter and are used to pay for your meals, business mixers and the promotion of your chapter. Our dues are $200 per quarter.

Meet the Members

LeTip of Springfield Members Succeed Together

Anita Lynn James
Vice President

Ari Brafman

Cecile DoAmaral

What makes LeTip different than any other leads group?

What can I expect LeTip to do for me?

What does LeTip expect of me?

How soon will I see financial reward?

How do I know LeTip will work for me?

Why shouldn’t I just join my Chamber of Commerce?

What really makes LeTip work?

What if my category is filled?

How many meetings must I attend before I can join?

How many votes are required for acceptance into the Chapter?

How much does it cost to join a LeTip Chapter?

Interested in becoming part of our group?

Meet the Members

LeTip of Springfield Members Succeed Together

Anita Lynn JamesVice President

Ari Brafman

Cecile DoAmaral

Damien CaillaultMembership Chair

Kenlly Sanchez Aguilar

Howard SchramPresident

James FreitasSocial Media Chair

Jesse BroomeTreasurer

Joseph RubinoEthics Chair

Steve Skaar

Peter QuagliettaSergeant at ArmsInspector

Sara Youner

Matthew SuraTip Master

LeTip Frequently Asked Questions

What makes LeTip different than any other leads group?

What can I expect LeTip to do for me?

What does LeTip expect of me?

How soon will I see financial reward?

How do I know LeTip will work for me?

Why shouldn’t I just join my Chamber of Commerce?

What really makes LeTip work?

What if my category is filled?

How many meetings must I attend before I can join?

How many votes are required for acceptance into the Chapter?

How much does it cost to join a LeTip Chapter?

Interested in becoming part of our group?

About LeTip of Springfield

Meeting Address

Union Plaza Diner

Upcoming Schedule

Anita Lynn James
Vice President

Damien Caillault
Membership Chair

Howard Schram
President

James Freitas
Social Media Chair

Jesse Broome
Treasurer

Joseph Rubino
Ethics Chair

Peter Quaglietta
Sergeant at Arms
Inspector

Matthew Sura
Tip Master