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CMP: Certified Meeting Professional

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






2. One of the advantages of a web-based event planning software solution or ASP is that clients already have the necessary tools available: a computer and a web browser. This familiar interface is cross-platforming - meaning that PCs - MACs - and large






3. Light morning meal consisting of pastries - juices - and hot beverages. Usually served buffet style.






4. Absence of obstacles preventing handicapped persons from moving freely to all public areas within a building.






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






6. Event held to communicate information to media representatives.






7. A document provided by an insurance company as proof that a policy has been issued and coverage is in effect.






8. Legal responsibility. An obligation to pay an amount in damages. In a non-legal context - something that is a negative factor.






9. Contract wording that outlines potential damages or fees that a party may be required to pay in the event that it does not fulfill minimum commitments in the contract.






10. All individuals who are invested in a project or event such as the sponsors - attendees - vendors - media and others.






11. Structured educational and training experiences for personal or professional development.






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






13. When a company tries to sell its product or service on the show floor without the permission or consent of the event's management.






14. An account (usually a number) to which expenses for a function or activity are charged.






15. Transmitting data at speeds of up to 44.184 Mbps - is faster than a T-1 line - allowing performance of more tasks simultaneously at a greater speed. See T-1 LINE.






16. Raised horizontal surface - stage - or flooring.






17. 1) The back wall (either hardwall or draped) of a perimeter - booth/stand/exhibit - or inline. 2) Panel arrangement at rear of booth/stand area.






18. Executive responsible for financial affairs of an organization.






19. A statement of revenues and expenses. Also known as a profit & loss statement.






20. 1) The jobs that may be performed by a specific labor union. 2) The locality where a contractual dispute is decided. 3) In law - the ability of a court to hear and decide a matter brought before it.






21. A statement of estimated revenues and expenditures for a specified period of time; divided into subject categories and arranged by principal areas of revenue and expense.






22. Date beyond which a facility is free to rent the unused sleeping rooms or function space to other groups.






23. 1) Publicizing an event. See PUBLICITY. 2) An advancement in rank or position.






24. An itemized statement furnished to a purchaser by a seller and usually specifying the price of goods or services and the terms of sale.






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






26. A requirement for entering into a binding contract. If a contract proposal (offer) is made - it is accepted if the offeree signs the offer as submitted. If the offeree makes any changes to the offer before signing - it is a counter offer - not accept






27. A contract clause in which one party agrees to pay damages or claims that the other party may be required to pay to another. For example - if a hotel is sued by an attendee that is injured at an event due to the fault of the group - an indemnificatio






28. Primary uses of satellite videoconferencing today are major announcements - product launches - and other presentations for which timeliness and a top-quality broadcaset is desired. they are typically sent to a large - geographically remote audience -






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






30. 1) Customs and regulations dealing with diplomatic formality - precedence - and etiquette. 2) A formal description of message formats and the rules two computers must follow to exchange messages.






31. Educational and/or social events planned for spouses and guests of event participants.






32. Lighting instruments that can be computer controlled to move light around the room - and project color and patterns on screens - scenery - walls or floor.






33. An agreement between two or more parties that creates in each party a duty to do or not do something and a right to performance of the other's duty or a remedy for the breach of the other's duty.






34. (Unshielded Twisted Pair Cable or UTP) Usually referred to as Cat 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 or 5 cable. Cat 5 transmits data the fastest. Fast Ethernet requires enhanced Cat 5 cable or Cat 5 to operate at its full potential.






35. 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






36. Amount of money paid to secure a room - facility or service in advance.






37. 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






38. Designated date when the facility will release a block of sleeping rooms to the general public. The date is typically three to four weeks before the event.






39. A detailed section of a contract pertaining to a specific issue.






40. 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






41. In which rows of tables with chairs face the front of a room and each person has a space for writing.






42. Facility form to advise departments of changes in reservations or functions.






43. A record of transactions during an event where the resulting balance is paid directly by the group. May include room - tax - incidentals - food and beverage - audiovisual equipment - decor - etc. Also Called MASTER BILL.






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






45. A company that offers complete turnkey organization support for an event - including administrative and event management services.






46. Linear exhibits are generally 10' deep. They are offered in 10' or 15' widths and can be combined to create an exhibit of almost any length.






47. 1) Registering in advance to attend an event. See ADVANCE REGISTRATION. 2) At a facility - pre-assigned sleeping rooms available for occupancy.






48. A permanently installed series of cable comprised of copper wire cable and/or fiber optic cable - utilized as the main thoroughfare in a building to transmit voice and data signals in or out of the facility.






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






50. Americans with Disabilities Act. U.S. legislation passed in 1992 requiring public buildings (offices - hotels - restaurants - etc.) to make adjustments meeting minimum standards to make their facilities accessible to individuals with physical disabil