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CMP: Certified Meeting Professional

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1. 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.






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






3. Certified Special Event Professional; an earned designation from the International Special Events Society (ISES).






4. A music licensing organization that represents individuals who hold the copyrights to music written in the United States. It grants licensing agreements for the performance of music.






5. The tone of a document refers to the feeling or impression a document conveys. Formal writing style tends to convey an objective tone that is deliberate and factual. The toneo f an informal document typically is relaxed - informative - helpful - casu






6. A document that stipulates what services the organization wants from an outside contractor and requests a bid to perform such services. Same As BID MANUAL/SPECIFICATIONS.






7. A methodical examination and review of records pertaining to an event. For instance - an independent verification of attendance figures submitted by an exhibition's producers.






8. An event (e.g. war - labor strike - extreme weather - or other disruptive circumstances) or effect that cannot be reasonably anticipated or controlled: a "fortuitous event."






9. 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.






10. 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.






11. 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.






12. Computer application that enables voting and then collects and displays the results - simplifying decision-making among event participants.






13. The station which receives data transmissions from a communications satellite.






14. 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.






15. A detailed list of the individual line items that make up the revenue and expense categories in a budget. A numbering system used to identify every line item in a budget - so income and expenses are posted to the correct accounts.






16. Portable MICROPHONE operating on its own power source. Often used to pass through an audience for questions or comments. Also Called WIRELESS MICROPHONE.






17. See BLANKET WRAP. Non-crated freight shipped via van line covered with protective blankets or padding.






18. 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.






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






20. Downloadable audio and video programs playable on MP3 players. This type of application may change the face of event marketing.






21. A prepared statement released to the news media. Can be "For immediate release -" or at a specified time or date; an article intended for use by the media about a company - product - service - individual - or show. Also Called NEWS RELEASE.






22. Weblogs or online journals. An application that may change the face of event marketing.






23. A voluntary payment added to a bill (e.g. a restaurant check) - to signify good service.






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






25. Complimentary tickets awarded by the official airline after the event according to the number of attendees who used the airline.






26. Any group of rooms that is classified or separated differently than the general attendee block within the Event-Contracted Block (ECB).






27. Provides the event's basic specifications and captures all the information gathered. A detailed event specifications package should include things like the goals and objectives of the event - attendee profile - prefered and optional dates - the numbe






28. Private room bar set up where guests pay for drinks individually.






29. Informative and instructional speech.






30. 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






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






32. Raised horizontal surface - stage - or flooring.






33. 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






34. Automated External Defibrillator. Device installed in many large public areas (e.g. airports - hotels - convention centers). Can be used by any individual to administer life-saving care to person experiencing a heart attack.






35. Raising and supporting sound - lighting or other equipment or décor from the ceiling.






36. 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.






37. Provision in a contract which outlines damages to be paid to the non-canceling party if cancellation occurs - due the canceling party's breach of the contract.






38. Equipment - materials - and teaching aids used in sound and visual presentations - such as television monitors - video - sound equipment - etc.






39. The person hired to review the content of advertising or marketing materials for consistency - accuracy - and to elminate repititious information.






40. Seating arrangement in which chairs are arranged in rows slanted in a V shape and separated by a center aisle. They face the head table or speaker.






41. A statement that indicates overall financial status by subtracting expenses from income.






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






43. The software that makes Webcasting work. These "stream" audio and video from a central source - or media server - to recipients on their personal computers.






44. FP. Projection of an image onto the front surface of a light reflecting screen from a projector placed within or behind the audience.






45. 1) Room or suite of rooms used to entertain guests. 2) An event in the United States usually separate from the exhibit - in which refreshments are served and exhibitor personnel and visitors socialize.






46. 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.






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






48. 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.






49. A single source provider of goods or services.






50. 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