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CMP: Certified Meeting Professional

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1. A list of special spellings - terms and style points to be used consistently in publications related to an event.






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






3. Device used to compensate for undesired sound system characteristics or room acoustics.






4. Business-to-Business.






5. Marketing activities with a common focus on the marketplace or a customer segment. The execution of each individual piece of the integrated marketing plan is consistent with - and supportive of - each of the other pieces of the plan.






6. 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






7. Preferred term for the specific person responsible for all aspects of planning - promoting - and producing an exhibition. Also Called SHOW MANAGER - SHOW ORGANIZER.






8. An organization that provides event management and exhibitors with a wide range of services - sometimes including - but not limited to - Installation & Dismantle - creating and hanging signage and banners - laying carpet - drayage - and providing boo






9. A supplier of a specific event service - such as photography - rental of furniture or audiovisual equipment - or floral decoration.






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






11. A document - required by some countries - describing a shipment of goods and showing information such as the consignor - consignee - and value of the shipment. Certified by a consular official of the foreign country - it is used by that country's cus






12. Platters of food are composed in the kitchen. Each food item is then served from the guest's left by the server from platters to individual plates. Any course can be 'Frenched' by having the dressing put on the salad or having sauce added to a entrée






13. Long range plan of action for a company or organization.






14. Continuning education requirements for legal professionals are adminstered by the American Bar Association (ABA).






15. 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.






16. An ongoing process in which an individual actively seeks to understand and contribute to change.






17. Method to increase audience participation by dividing all participants in discussion groups each of which reports the group's findings and opinions during a following plenary session.






18. 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.






19. The process whereby exhibitors receive a potential customer's contact information in a standardized manner. A system for capturing and following-up on leads generated at an exhibition.






20. Contractor retained by a facility to be on-site and provide services as needed. In some cases - Planners are not required to use their services - but may be charged a surcharge or facility fee for bringing in an outside contractor for the same servic






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






22. A list showing the number and kinds of items being shipped - as well as other information needed for transportation purposes.






23. A third party vendor or company that offers complete turnkey organization support for an event - including administrative and event management services.






24. Informative and instructional speech.






25. Also called overhead or administrative costs - these are expenses not directly related to the event. They can include salaries - rent - and building and equipment maintenance.






26. Association of Destination Management Executives. A member of the Convention Industry Council.






27. The organization providing alcohol to guests.






28. Company which designs and handles some or all elements of incentive travel programs.






29. Solicitation of opinions regarding services; questionnaire.






30. Professional Congress Organizer. European term for DMC (Destination Management Company). Local supplier who can arrange - manage and/or plan any function or service an event.






31. Part of a cancellation clause that outlines the amount of damages to be paid to the noncelling party in the event of a cancellation.






32. Accounts receivable made available to individuals or firms with established credit.






33. Devices for the deaf or hearing imparied available in public phone banks and/or at the registration desk.






34. Actual number of meals served at a catered meal function or in a restaurant. See AUDIENCE COUNT.






35. Net Profit divided by Net Worth. A financial ratio indicating the degree of profitability. To calculate - use event revenues minus program expenses divided by program expenses - multiplied by 100 to get the ROI %.






36. Assets minus liabilities.






37. 1) An accounting method that enters income and expenses into the books at the time of contract versus when payment is received or expenses incurred (cash accounting). 2) A system in which revenue and expenses are accounted for as soon as they are com






38. AP. A type of hotel rate that includes the price of the room and all meals. Also Called FULL AMERICAN PLAN (FAP).






39. Booking before an event takes places. Allows attendees to register for an event before it actually takes place. Done through mail - phone - internet or fax.






40. AKA CSEP or Certified Special Event Professional - a designation offered by the International Special Events Society (ISES) earned through education - perofrmance - experience - and service to the industry.






41. Transfer a file from a host computer to your computer.






42. The inducement to a contract. The cause - motive - price - or impelling influence which induces a contracting party to enter a contract.






43. Number of facility guest rooms actually used out of a room block.






44. A government document which permits the "licensee" to engage in the export of designated goods to certain destinations.






45. Sports shirt (possibly with jacket) for men; resort wear for women.






46. 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






47. Designated day when the facility will release a block of sleeping rooms to the general public.






48. EAC. Any company other than the designated "official" contractor providing a service to an exhibitor. Can refer to an Install & Dismantle Company (I&D House) - photographer - florist or any other type of contractor.






49. Integrated services digital network. A single ISDN line carries data at 128 Kbps. Although video conferences are possible at slower speeds - ISDN is considered to be the minimum for acceptable-quality video transmission.






50. 1) Free-standing pavilion or light structure - often inside a facility - where printed or electronic information is available. 2) A small enclosure for ticket sales - information - etc.