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CMP: Certified Meeting Professional

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1. An independent business which handles export shipments for compensation. At the request of the shipper - the forwarder makes the actual arrangements and provides the necessary services for expediting the shipment to its overseas destination. The forw






2. 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






3. 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.






4. 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






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






6. 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.






7. This pattern of service involves the use of serving pieces (usually silver); heating and garnishing of food table-side by a captain; and the serving of food on a heated plate - which is then served to the guest by a server. Plated entrees are usually






8. Business-to-Business.






9. 1) Platforms of varying heights used together to create a stage - such as the rows of steps a choral group would use during a performance. 2) Stage background scene giving illusion or depth. Also called CYC.






10. Period when the demand for a supplier's product or service is neither high nor low.






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






12. This beverage service includes both cash-bar and open-bar concepts. Guests are issued a certain number of tickets for free drinks and are then required to purchase additional drinks if desired.






13. 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.






14. Assets minus liabilities.






15. Company that fabricates displays.






16. A term used in food and beverage that refers to the purchasing option based on the amount utilized by the group. The organization pays for the food and beverage based on the actual food and beverage served.






17. A lead retrieval method using embossed plastic cards similar to credit cards.






18. An event that incoporates environmental considerations throughout all states of the planning process in order to minimize the negative impact on the environment.






19. 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.






20. An extraordinary natural event such as extreme weather - flood - hurricanes - tornadoes - earthquake or similar natural disaster that cannot be reasonably foreseen or prevented over which a contracting party has no reasonable control - making perform






21. MICROPHONE that picks up sound from all directions.






22. 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.






23. PER. 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






24. 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






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






26. A discussion which takes place within a meeting - a public or private sitting or in one of the various types of assembly or meeting.






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






28. 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






29. 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.






30. 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.






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






32. Transportation for participants; usually by coach or van - provided on a continuous basis for a certain time period.






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






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






35. 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.






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






37. Supplier of booth/stand equipment - rental furnishings - floor coverings - labor - drayage and signs for exhibitions and trade shows. See GENERAL SERVICE CONTRACTOR.






38. A single source provider of goods or services.






39. MICROPHONE attached to a lectern. See LECTERN.






40. Generally refers to air-freight and van line shipments. Invoices are calculated with two weights - actual and dimensional. The dimensional weight is based upon the volume of the shipment. The billing weight is the larger of the two.






41. Method to increase audience participation by dividing all participants in discussion groups each of which reports the group's findings and opinions during a following plenary session.






42. 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.






43. A food service operation in which customers carry their own trays and select food from a display counter or counters. It is similar to a buffet - but food is served by attendants.






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






45. The amount of information that can be transmitted in an information channel such as a telephone line - ISDN - or Ethernet. Higher bandwidth means that images and sound will load more quickly for use in videoconferences or on the Internet.






46. Official authorization or approval; to provide with credentials; to send (an envoy) with letters of authorization; to recognize or vouch for as conforming with a standard; to recognize a college as maintaining academic standards; to consider or recog






47. 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.






48. Series of tables set up in the shape of the block T with chairs set all around except at the head table.






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






50. A tax that is added to a product at each step of the manufacturing and marketing process reflecting value which has been added to the product by processing.