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CMP: Certified Meeting Professional

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1. 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.






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






3. An audio signal generated by a microphone.






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






5. 1) Enclosed lights used to illuminate the top of film and stage sets. 2) Group of speakers mounted in auditoriums - arenas - and theaters.






6. 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.






7. A type of indemnity clause that requires one party to fully protect the other from a claim asserted. This would include the payment of costs or attorney fees.






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






9. A feature of many videoconferencing systems that allows two or more people to use the same software program - even if all do not have it on their computer or conferencing system.






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






11. Equipment which projects an image on a screen by passing light through a transparent slide or other transparency.






12. 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.






13. Exhibit hours that do not overlap other programming - which encourages attendees to visit the exhibition and increases the value for exhibitors.






14. 1) Process of moving equipment and/or people from one point to another. 2) Transportation between terminals and hotels. 3) To copy a picture or sound that is transmitted by one recorder to another - or to make a tape copy from film.






15. Any agreement which limits who may provide specific products or services under certain conditions to only one party. A general service contractor - for instance - may have an "exclusive" in a particular facility - meaning that no other contractor is






16. A type of audio system for meetings and concerts. The speakers sit on the floor and project from each side of the room. The sound may be louder in the front than the back.






17. 1) A research method based upon selecting a portion of a population for study. 2) Paperwork and fees paid to a building by exhibitors for the right to serve food product.






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






19. 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






20. 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.






21. 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.






22. Capture - manipulation and storage of video in digital format on a computer. Can be displayed on a computer as part of a graphic presentation.






23. Hiring an outside firm or individual to perform the task instead of using in-house staff; to subcontract a task or responsibility to a third party.






24. Record of an event over time.






25. Marketing tools or programs used to influence buying patterns and build customer loyalty.






26. Land-based system for videoconferencing designed to manage communication between one group of people - usually in a conference room setting - with another group or groups in similar settings elsewhere.






27. Compression/Decompression or Coder/Decoder. Videoconferencing standard - included in hardware and/or software - used to compress or code video - audio - and data signals for transmission and decompress or decode the signal at the other end of the tra






28. A hollow square whose corners are replaced by serpentine or half-moon tables.






29. The complete package of marketing materials used to promote an event such as brochures - emails - direct mail - etc. Organizations should consider developing a style sheet to ensure consistency across all marketing collateral.






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






31. A videoconference of more than two sites.






32. An alternative procedure that can be specified in contracts instead of going through the process of filing a complaint and pursuing the claim in court.






33. Person or firm which is licensed and specializes in travel related arrangements - such booking hotel rooms - meals - transportation - cruises - tours - vacation packages and other travel elements.






34. Relating to organizations whose membership hold common occupational credentials or interests.






35. Portable videoconferencing system - usually mounted on a rolling cart or hard-sided case for ease of transport from room to room or across the globe.






36. 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.






37. 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.






38. Requirement of many professional groups by which members must certify participation in formal educational programs designed to maintain their level of ability beyond their original certification date. CEUs are non-academic credit. One CEU is awarded






39. Flat rate for which a hotel or motel agrees to offer any of its available sleeping rooms (with the exception of suites) to a group. Final assignment of rooms is at the discretion of the hotel. See RUN-OF-THE-HOUSE RATE.






40. Final official listing of all passengers and/or cargo aboard a transportation vehicle or vessel.






41. The organization who administers Continuing Legal Education and Mandatory Continuing Legal Education courses (CLE and MCLE).






42. 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






43. 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.






44. 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






45. 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 -






46. 1) A food service vendor - often used to describe a vendor who specializes in banquets and theme parties. 2) An exclusive food & beverage contractor within a facility.






47. Type of adjustable spotlight used to light lecterns - signs and areas that need a tightly focused pool of light.






48. Lens which produces a soft edged beam of light. Theatrical fixture with adjustable lens 150 W through 1500 W.






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






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