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CMP: Certified Meeting Professional

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1. The newest development in audio systems that can take traditional distributed systems - which require delay speakers to be hung throughout the room - to a new level. The advantage is that you can cover a room from a single line of speakers over the r






2. A pre-cut - etched pattern fabricated from metal or glass that fits in the focal plane of a lighting instrument to form projected light into a shape (logo - graphic or even scenery). Templates can form light images on ceilings and walls. The pattern






3. 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






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






5. An audio signal generated by a microphone.






6. A company that presents special effects and theatrical acts. This type of company may contract to put on an entire event or only parts of one. They sometimes hire speakers as part of their contract.






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






8. Structure of event program elements to achieve specific goals and objectives.






9. In-person on-site review and evaluation of a venue or location for an event.






10. An event that broadcasts the audio and/or video portion of a keynote presentation or other educational sessions over the Web in real-time or on-demand.






11. A system in which revenue and expenses are counted as they are actually received.






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






13. Video tape recorder and player utilizing ½-inch (1.27 centimeter) tape. Not compatible with beta format.






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






15. 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






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






17. Categorization of people - organizations or businesses by professional discipline or primary areas of interest for the purposes of sales analysis or assignment.






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






19. MICROPHONE attached to a lectern. See LECTERN.






20. Required for shipments valued at more than $2500; used by the U.S. government to monitor the dollar volume of export shipments.






21. An insurance policy that provides protection against claims involving bodily injury and property damage to third parties.






22. A feature of videoconferencing systems which allows the placement of shared documents on an on-screen shared space or "whiteboard." Participants can edit and mark up the document just as on a physical whiteboard.






23. Transportation company which handles crated materials; an agency or business that is available to the public for transportation of persons - goods - or messages; usually referring to freight transportation on regularly scheduled trucks or airplanes.






24. A cable that is made up of tiny glass strands that are wrapped and bundled together to make up a cable. Fiber can transmit voice - data and video at gigabyte speed - or 1 billion bytes per second - with less signal loss than copper wire because the s






25. 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






26. A document - required by certain countries for tariff purposes - certifying as to the country of origin of specified goods.






27. Ability to transmit huge volumes of voice and video over a network or the internet - without jumpy images.






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






29. The rooms that are contracted for by an event organizer with a hotel(s) or housing facility(s) for a particular event.






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






31. An individual who guides discussion and/or decision making.






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






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






34. 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.






35. 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 -






36. 1) Common term for sealed beam spot or flood lamp with self-contained lens surfaced glass. 2) In golf - one less than bogey.






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. 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."






39. LTL. Rates applicable when the quantity of freight is less than the volume of truckload minimum weight.






40. Computer program that uses variable pricing models to maximize the return on a fixed (perishable) inventory - such as hotel rooms - based on supply-and-demand theory.






41. A larger-than-average bar code that uses the PDF417 standard (the same used for e-stamps). Stores up to 1 -800 characters in bar code on standard paper badge - which can then be used by exhibitors to get contact information from registrants.






42. Assets minus liabilities.






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






45. 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.






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






47. 1) Display of reports and papers - usually scientific - accompanied by authors or researchers. 2) A session dedicated to the discussion of the posters shown inside the meeting area. When this discussion is not held in a special session - it can take






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






49. An email - bulk fax - or bulk mail broadcast that provides attendees and prospects with the latest news and information about an upcoming event. Such reminders are usually distributed on an opt-in basis. See EMAIL ALERT.






50. AKA Housing Bureau. Organization that provides reservation services for a group and its attendees.