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CMP: Certified Meeting Professional

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1. Insurance that protects a event organizer against financial loss or expenses incurred when contractually specified perils necessitate canceling or relocating a event - or cause a reduction in attendance.






2. AKA Brainstorming. Group decision-making software and services use technology on-site to maximize the group decision and brainstorming process. Often the set-up involves a network of computers that event participants use to respond to questions - pll






3. A voluntary and selective amount of money - given at will for special or excellent service.






4. Assortment of foods - offered on a table - self-served.






5. Raised horizontal surface - stage - or flooring.






6. A type of audio system for meetings and concerts. The speakers sit on the floor and project from each side of the room. The sound may be louder in the front than the back.






7. One or more standard units of exhibit space. In the US - a standard unit is generally known to be a 10' x 10' space (one standard booth/stand unit - equaling 100 nsf). However - if an exhibitor purchases multiple units side-by-side or back-to-back -






8. A sleeping room or function room provided to an individual or organization at no cost. See COMPLIMENTARY RATIO.






9. A company that presents special effects and theatrical acts. This type of company may contract to put on an entire event or only parts of one. They sometimes hire speakers as part of their contract.






10. 1) Lecture and dialogue allowing participants to share experiences in a particular field under the guidance of an expert discussion leader. 2) A meeting or series of meetings of from 10 to 50 specialists who have different specific skills but have a






11. Procurement - maintenance and transportation of materials. Involves all related functions and services.






12. A person who is authorized to legally bind an individual or organization to a contract - to sign checks on behalf of an organization - or charge to an organization's master account.






13. 1) A food service vendor - often used to describe a vendor who specializes in banquets and theme parties. 2) An exclusive food & beverage contractor within a facility.






14. Private dispute resolution process - Often referred to as alternate dispute resolution - in which the parties agree to submit their dispute to an impartial third party for a decision. Depending on the type of arbitration - the arbitrator's decision m






15. AKA Classroom set-up. Seating arrangement in which rows of tables with chairs face the front of a room and each person has a space for writing. Also Called SCHOOLROOM SET-UP.






16. A Web-based form that can be designed to guide the user through the process of completing the form and can alert the user to errors.






17. The organization providing alcohol to guests.






18. A facility that provides a dedicated environment for events - especially small events. May be certified by the International Association of Conference Centers.






19. 1) Certified Meeting Professional. 2) Complete Meeting Package at conference centers; includes lodging - all food and beverage - support services - including audio visual equipment - room rental - etc.






20. Mandatory continuning education requirements for legal professionals are adminstered by the American Bar Association (ABA).






21. Series of tables set up in the shape of the letter U with chairs set all around on one or both sides.






22. 1) Schematic drawing of an exhibit hall including dimensions - design - shape - entrances - aisles - numbered exhibit booth/stands - lounges - concession areas - restrooms - electrical/plumbing accessibility - etc. 2) Scale plan of the floor area of






23. A stand upon which a speaker may rest notes or books. May be "standing -" which rests on the floor - or "table-top" which is placed on a table. Often confused with PODIUM.






24. Efforts of a dissident group to obstruct the conduct of an event.






25. The type of platform that multi-purpose technology solutions designed to handle many event planning and management tasks are built on. They range in price from a few hundred dollars for a basic single-user program to hundreds of thousands of dollars






26. 1) Merchandise or refreshments sold on site - to individuals - in conjunction with an event. 2) Contractual agreement where one party provides something of value to the other party in exchange for something else - pending certain conditions.






27. 1) Critiquing and rating the overall success of an event. 2) Developing an event profile from accurate event statistics.






28. The complete package of marketing materials used to promote an event such as brochures - emails - direct mail - etc. Organizations should consider developing a style sheet to ensure consistency across all marketing collateral.






29. The activities that are undertaken to either reduce the probability that an emergency or crisis will occur or reduce the consequences if it does occur.






30. LTL. Rates applicable when the quantity of freight is less than the volume of truckload minimum weight.






31. Abbreviation for "hundred weight." This is the unit of measure used in drayage and freight shipments.






32. 1) A mandatory and automatic amount added to standard food and beverage charges - usually used to defray the cost of labor - such as housemen - servers - technicians - etc. and which the facility receives a portion of the charge. In return - the gues






33. 1) Servers offer a variety of both hot and cold hors d'oeuvres on platters to guests at receptions. 2) A style of table service where guests serve themselves from platters presented by the server. 3) Specialized in-room service offered by a hotel.






34. Two or more computers or peripherals that are linked together for the purpose of sharing data.






35. MAP. A type of room rate that includes breakfast and one other meal (usually dinner).






36. An individual or company which provides customs clearing services to shippers of goods to and from another country. Licensing and requirements vary from country to country. In the United States - a customs broker must be licensed by the Treasury Depa






37. Accepted Practices Exchange. An initiative of the meetings - conventions & exhibitions industry managed by the Convention Industry Council (CIC). APEX develops and manages the implementation of accepted practices (voluntary standards) for the industr






38. Function room set-up that saves room turnover time - limits the number of event rooms required - and avoids additional charges for changing room set-ups.






39. A member of the Convention Industry Council.






40. Total number of sleeping rooms that are utilized and attributable to one event.






41. This beverage service includes both cash-bar and open-bar concepts. Guests are issued a certain number of tickets for free drinks and are then required to purchase additional drinks if desired.






42. An event that requires the use of a convention center or event complex - as well as multiple hotels in the host city.






43. Items that an exhibitor is allowed to carry unaided into a event facility without being charged.






44. Notice as to how charges for an event should be handled and to whom invoices should be addressed.






45. AKA Group Specification Guide or Resume. Spec Guide. The industry preferred term for a comprehensive document that outlines the complete requirements and instructions for an event. This document is typically authored by the event planner and is share






46. An insurance policy that provides protection against claims involving bodily injury and property damage to third parties.






47. Wooden platform used to carry goods. See SKID.






48. In the United States - a legal term for laws covering the liability of people serving alcoholic beverages. Under dram shop laws - a party injured by an intoxicated person can sue establishments contributing to that person's intoxication. Many dram sh






49. A date set by event management and/or general service contractor for the arrival of freight at a trade event. Usually shipments received before or after this date are assessed a penalty charge.






50. Casting video images on monitors or on large screen.