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CMP: Certified Meeting Professional

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1. 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.






2. Multi-page pressure-sensitive form where multiple copies are made by writing on the top copy of the form. NCR stands for No-Carbon Required.






3. A permanently installed series of cable comprised of copper wire cable and/or fiber optic cable - utilized as the main thoroughfare in a building to transmit voice and data signals in or out of the facility.






4. Facility that combines an exhibition space with a substantial number of smaller event spaces. The purpose of these buildings is to host trade shows - public shows - conventions - large food functions and other functions related to the convention indu






5. Carrier that specializes in shipping uncrated exhibits - high-tech equipment and delicate materials that require special handling.






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






7. The transfer of monies into and out of an enterprise.






8. The organization who provides accrediation for Continuing Medical Education (CME).






9. Airline company designated airline of choice for an event in exchange for special rates or services.






10. 4 or 5 participants query the main speaker from the stage with questions from the audience and follow up questions.






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






12. AKA Brainstorming. Group decision-making software and services use technology on-site to maximize the group decision and brainstorming process. Often the set-up involves a network of computers that event participants use to respond to questions - pll






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






14. In the United States - a legal term for laws covering the liability of people serving alcoholic beverages. Under dram shop laws - a party injured by an intoxicated person can sue establishments contributing to that person's intoxication. Many dram sh






15. 1) Way in which a function room is arranged. 2) Erecting displays - installation - or - articles in their assembled condition. 3) Mixers - fruit - and glassware accompanying a liquor order.






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






17. Minimum amount for which union labor must be paid.






18. 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






19. Seating arrangement in which seats are in rows facing the stage area - no tables. See AUDITORIUM SET-UP.






20. Assortment of foods - offered on a table - self-served.






21. Company which designs and handles some or all elements of incentive travel programs.






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






23. 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






24. 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






25. 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.






26. Device used to compensate for undesired sound system characteristics or room acoustics.






27. In Conjunction With. An event or function that occurs because of another event.






28. Transfer a file from a host computer to your computer.






29. An interchange between an inner circle debating an issue and an outer circle of observers. Individuals occasionally move from one circle to the other.






30. An itemized statement furnished to a purchaser by a seller and usually specifying the price of goods or services and the terms of sale.






31. 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






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






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






34. 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






35. 1) Ability of a projection system to distinguish and reproduce fine detail. 2) Motion put forward for a joint decision; usually has the force of a legislative decision.






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






37. Digital light processor data/video projectors were developed with an entirely new processor using microscopic mirrors to recreate video images and display them in a number of settings. These projectors picked up where LCD left off by reproducing vide






38. 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






39. Method of doing research using a small group led by a facilitator.






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






41. Period when the demand for a supplier's product or service is lowest. Prices general decrease in low season.






42. A list of special spellings - terms and style points to be used consistently in publications related to an event.






43. The day-to-day cost of doing business that is pre-committed - such as salaries - insurance - lease expenses - utilities - etc.






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






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






46. An additional clause in artist's contract stipulating special requirements such as travel - dressing rooms - technical equipment - etc.






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






48. 1) Certified Meeting Professional. 2) Complete Meeting Package at conference centers; includes lodging - all food and beverage - support services - including audio visual equipment - room rental - etc.






49. Marketing activities with a common focus on the marketplace or a customer segment. The execution of each individual piece of the integrated marketing plan is consistent with - and supportive of - each of the other pieces of the plan.






50. 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.