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CMP: Certified Meeting Professional
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1. 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
Rear projection
In-house contractor
Rounded hollow square
Arbitration
2. Computer Assisted Drawing/Computer Assisted Manufacturing. Some facilities have CAD systems to provide room setup diagrams.
Skid
Caterer
Computer assisted drawing (CAD)
Space assignment
3. A tax that is added to a product at each step of the manufacturing and marketing process reflecting value which has been added to the product by processing.
Mixer
Covers
Value-added tax (VAT)
Promotion
4. 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
Contract
Network
Group ware
Blog
5. Affordable videoconferencing equipment that is available and allows participants to use their computers indead of proprietary hardware for virtual meetings. They provide real-time interaction using a personal computer.
Colloquium
Desktop videoconferenceing (DVC)
CYC
Relational databases
6. A facility that provides a dedicated environment for events - especially small events. May be certified by the International Association of Conference Centers.
Fresnel
Promotion
Room block
Conference center
7. Transportation for participants; usually by coach or van - provided on a continuous basis for a certain time period.
Style
Jurisdiction
Shuttle service
Scoop
8. Number of facility guest rooms actually used out of a room block.
Pick-up
Pipe & drape
Destination Marketing Association International
Uplink
9. Certified Professional Catering Executive. A certification program offered by the National Association of Catering Executives (NACE).
Press release
Certified Professional Catering Executive (CPCE)
Convention services manager (CSM)
Multidisciplinary
10. ASP. A company that manages and distributes software-based solutions to customers across a wide area network from a central data center. In essence - ASPs are a way for organizations to outsource some or almost all aspects of their information techno
Video projection
Strategic plan
ducational programming committee
Application service provider (ASP)
11. Services performed by GENERAL SERVICE CONTRACTOR that includes delivery of exhibit materials from the dock to assigned space - removing empty crates - returning crates at the end of the event for re-crating - and delivering materials back to the dock
Variable costs
Income statement
Material handling
Convention and visitors bureau (CVB)
12. A black light used to make phosphorescent and fluorescent paints glow in the dark.
Ultraviolet lighting
Conference reminder
Link
Return on investment ROI
13. Portable MICROPHONE operating on its own power source. Often used to pass through an audience for questions or comments. Also Called WIRELESS MICROPHONE.
Wireless microphone
Rider
Request for proposal (RFP)
Hundredweight (CWT)
14. Carrier that specializes in shipping uncrated exhibits - high-tech equipment and delicate materials that require special handling.
Straight time
Confrontation
Hospitality suite
Van line
15. This pattern of service involves the use of serving pieces (usually silver); heating and garnishing of food table-side by a captain; and the serving of food on a heated plate - which is then served to the guest by a server. Plated entrees are usually
One-stop shop
Post-event report PER
French cart service
Certified Meeting Professional (CMP)
16. Any group of rooms that is classified or separated differently than the general attendee block within the Event-Contracted Block (ECB).
Platform
Secure digital certificate
Sub-block
Walk
17. Permits the customs broker to complete the customs document upon the return of your shipment to the country of origin. A Power of Attorney allows one person to act as agent for another. A Limited Power of Attorney grants the right to act in only limi
Authorized signatory
Limited power of attorney
Walk
Sponsorship
18. List of names and addresses of the persons to whom publicity material or other information is to be sent.
One-stop shop
Sales lead
Mailing list
Dram shop laws
19. A solid-state diode rectifier whose atomic properties cause it to emit light when electric current is passed through it. Current LED technology allows the emission of light from infrared through green frequencies - and visible light LEDs are availabl
Mandatory Continuing Legal Education (MCLE)
Truckload
LED Light Emitting Diode
Hundredweight (CWT)
20. 1) Exclusive use of all or some space on an airplane - bus - ship - or other vehicle for a special period of time and for a specific itinerary. 2) To create a new association - organization or chapter of an association or organization.
Official carrier
Charter
Conference reminder
Virtual conferencing
21. A popular digital format for meeetings with a good quality image - an extended recording time up to 184 minutes - with a tape stock that is less expensive than BetaSP.
Alternative dispute resolution (ADR)
Fresnel
DVCam
Breakout session
22. AKA Pre-con meeting. A meeting at the primary facility at which an event will take place just prior to the event beginning. Attendees generally include the primary event organizer - representatives of the event organizer/host organization - departmen
Pre-event meeting
Arbitration
Network
Survey
23. 1) Publicizing an event. See PUBLICITY. 2) An advancement in rank or position.
Export declaration
Post-event meeting
Cancellation Clause
Promotion
24. Shipment number designated by the common carrier to a single shipment - used in all cases where the shipment must be referred. Usually assigned at once.
Fresnel
Accrual accounting
Pro number
Quick set
25. Business-to-Business.
Commission
Exclusive
Streaming
B2B
26. Devices for the deaf or hearing imparied available in public phone banks and/or at the registration desk.
Telecommunications devices for the deaf (TDD)
Change order
Authorized signatory
Lavaliere microphone
27. 1) The act of showing how to do something. 2) A group of individuals organized to picket or protest against a group using placards - literature - songs - shouts and - sometimes - marches or sit-ins.
Export license
Demonstration
Banquet event order (BEO)
Video projection
28. Expenses that vary based upon various factors - such as the number of attendees .
Sub-block
Concession
Variable costs
Floor plan
29. Proof of Registration - i.e. - a reservation number that will be accepted by the hotel holding the room.
Catering manager
Confirmation number
Skid
NCR form
30. Services performed by GENERAL SERVICE CONTRACTOR that includes delivery of exhibit materials from the dock to assigned space - removing empty crates - returning crates at the end of the event for re-crating - and delivering materials back to the dock
Variable costs
Convention services manager (CSM)
Material handling (formerly drayage)
Intelligent lighting
31. Mandatory continuning education requirements for legal professionals are adminstered by the American Bar Association (ABA).
Customs
Hand carry
Pre-event meeting
Mandatory Continuing Legal Education (MCLE)
32. Portable videoconferencing system - usually mounted on a rolling cart or hard-sided case for ease of transport from room to room or across the globe.
T-3 line
Set top box solutions (STBS)
Multi-management firm
Freight forwarder
33. Meeting Industry Network (formerly CINET or Convention Industry Network). On-line information network tracking historical and future site/booking information. CINET is provided by IACVB to its members.
Shopping cart
Meeting Information Network (MINT)
Commission
Smart form
34. 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.
Authorized signatory
Break-even point
Balance sheet
Installation and dismantle (I&D)
35. A customs document permitting the holder to carry or send merchandise temporarily into certain foreign countries (for display - demonstration or similar purposes) without paying duties or posting bonds.
Incentive travel company
Carnet
Event-contracted block (ECB)
Arbitration
36. A document - required by certain countries for tariff purposes - certifying as to the country of origin of specified goods.
Schedule of services
Certificate of origin
APEX RFP
Accommodation
37. Informative and instructional speech.
Meeting Information Network (MINT)
American Society of Composers - Authors and Publishers (ASCAP)
Lecture
Attrition clause
38. A plastic credit card with an embedded integrated circuit chip that can store up to 16 -000 bits of data for lead retrieval and other functions.
Smart card
Contingency plan
Non-performance
Incremental budgeting
39. Anticipated dates and times of arrival of group members.
Arrival pattern
Catering manager
Certificate of insurance
Target date
40. An audio signal generated by a microphone.
Radio frequency identification (RFID)
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Cut-off date
Mic level
41. A Web site that serves as a year-round online marketplace for buyers and sellers within a given marketplace. Such sites are also referred to as business-to-business (B2B) marketplaces - business-to-consumer (B2C) marketplaces or consumer-to-consumer
U-shape set-up
Complimentary room
Set top box solutions (STBS)
Business exchange
42. 1) Enclosed lights used to illuminate the top of film and stage sets. 2) Group of speakers mounted in auditoriums - arenas - and theaters.
Value proposition
Cluster
Material handling (formerly drayage)
Riser
43. Web based conferencing - a vital component of the modern event professional's toolbox.
ite inspection
Certificate of insurance
E-conferencing
Kiosk
44. Seating arrangement in which seats are in rows facing the stage area - no tables. See AUDITORIUM SET-UP.
Limited power of attorney
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Theater set-up
Line array
45. Structured educational and training experiences for personal or professional development.
Buffet
ISDN
Continuing education
Internatinoal Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET)
46. 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 -
Exhibit house
Cancellation clause
Booth
General service contractor GSC
47. Supplier of booth/stand equipment - rental furnishings - floor coverings - labor - drayage and signs for exhibitions and trade shows. See GENERAL SERVICE CONTRACTOR.
Two-tiered set-up
Accommodation
Exhibition service contractor
Complimentary
48. 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.
Alternative dispute resolution (ADR)
Caterer
Line array
Net worth
49. To neglect to carry out an agreement.
Downlink
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Non-performance
American service
50. Long range plan of action for a company or organization.
Strategic plan
APEX
Audit
Kiosk