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CMP: Certified Meeting Professional

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1. 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






2. 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.






3. Business-to-Business.






4. A new development using computer chips that can be read from a distance (similar to a bar code without the need for line of sight). This type of technology holds promise to help attendees - event managers and exhibitors share information - log into c






5. Average (power) level at which a signal is output from devices like mixers - cassette decks and other devices which process sound. Technically - this corresponds to -30 dBM (one microwatt) to +30 dBM (one watt).






6. Large theatrical floodlight usually used for work lights or occasionally in place of strip lights to light a cyclorama or sky drop.






7. An individual or company providing installation & dismantle and booth/stand and hall dressing services for a trade show and/or its exhibitors. Decorator services may be provided by carpenters - sign painters or others depending upon union jurisdictio






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






9. Raised platform.






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






11. When online activities take place at a designated time - they are referred to as real-time events. A Webcast of a keynote presenter that can be watched live over the Internet is an example of a real-time event.






12. A release of rights to substitute one party for another party. The release of an insurance company right to succeed to the insured's rights to sue for damages against the tortfeasor - after the insurance company pays an insured's claim of loss due to






13. Individuals who will participate in the pre-event meetings. Generally includes the planner - key members of planner's staff - CSM - Catering Managers - A/V representatives - room set-up representatives - etc.






14. An ongoing effort by an organization to develop relationships with key media representatives before - during - and after an event.






15. 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.






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






17. A speaker system that is typically used in ballrooms - exhibit hall venues - etc - and are most appropriate for voice reproduction.






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






19. The right granted by one party to let a another party use live or recorded music through special agreements and fee structures.






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






21. 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.






22. 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.






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






24. 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.






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






26. Used to sell products through a Web site. An online shopping cart application allows customers to select and then purchase books - tapes and other items.






27. 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.






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






29. 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.






30. 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.






31. Private room bar set up where guests do not pay for drinks.






32. Familiarization Trip. Offered to potential buyers of a venue - a program designed to acquaint participants with specific destinations or services and to stimulate the booking of an event. Often offered in groups - but sometimes on an individual basis






33. Any meeting where people at two or more distant locations are linked using video - audio and data for two-way communication via satellite communications or the Internet. Each party sees and hears the other through a TV screen or computer monitor and






34. A true and honest effort to uphold the law. (as in Good Faith Effort)






35. A type of education where students work on their own at home or from an office - and communicate with faculty and other students via email - electronic forums - chat - webconferencing and other forms of online communication. Includes correspondence c






36. 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






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






38. A feature of many videoconference systems that allows participants at each conference site to view and edit the same document.






39. The industry preferred term for a report of the details and activities of an event. A collection of post event reports over time will provide the complete History for an event. The industry accepted practice is to use the APEX POST EVENT REPORT - whi






40. A collection of publicity items that includes: 1) pertinent data on the meeting - such as agenda - historical data - guest speakers - special events - etc. The property - such as photos - descriptions of public space areas - local entertainment - etc






41. 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.






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






43. Program and process by which a participant completes proscribed training and passes an assessment.






44. Other names for event order (EO) - function sheet - or Banquet Event Order (BEO)






45. An organization who locates and books speakers according to my specifications and budget.






46. An email marketing campaign that only sends messages to users who have requested (or opted-in) to receive specific types of information. Email conference reminders and newsletters are examples of opt-in email marketing campaigns based upon permission






47. To neglect to carry out an agreement.






48. American Society of Composers - Authors - and Publishers. A membership organization that represents individuals who hold the copyrights to music written in the United States and grants licensing agreements for the performance of that music.






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






50. Raised platform usually above the floor of a hall or large room.