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CMP: Certified Meeting Professional

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1. 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.






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






3. 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






4. A statement of revenues and expenses. Also known as a profit & loss statement.






5. Food is plated in the kitchen and placed before the guest. Side dishes are used for bread and butter and salad. Food is served from the left - beverages from the right - and all items are removed from the right. This is generally the service used for






6. Risk that an organization takes when dealing with foreign currency due to exchange rates fluctuating over time.






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






8. 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.






9. 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






10. Certified Professional Catering Executive. A certification program offered by the National Association of Catering Executives (NACE).






11. 1) Pallet. 2) Wooden platform used to support machinery or a collection of objects for easier handling. 3) Thick wood blocks attached to crates which allow forklift access for easier handling. 4) Wood runners protecting the exterior of a shipping cas






12. The process whereby exhibitors receive a potential customer's contact information in a standardized manner. A system for capturing and following-up on leads generated at an exhibition.






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






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






15. 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.






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






17. 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






18. European term for booth or exhibit.






19. An exhibit with aisles on three sides.






20. 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.






21. Digital subscriber line. Brings high bandwidth via copper phone lines.






22. Proof of Registration - i.e. - a reservation number that will be accepted by the hotel holding the room.






23. The organization providing alcohol to guests.






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






25. 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






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






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






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






31. Long range plan of action for a company or organization.






32. FP. Projection of an image onto the front surface of a light reflecting screen from a projector placed within or behind the audience.






33. An informal meeting for the purpose of discussion; usually of an academic or research nature and in order to ascertain areas of mutual interest through exchange of ideas. Conducted as and when convenient - but with little regularity.






34. ASP. A company that manages and distributes software-based solutions to customers across a wide area network from a central data center. In essence - ASPs are a way for organizations to outsource some or almost all aspects of their information techno






35. A commission over and above the normal base commission percentage.






36. 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.






37. Date beyond which a facility is free to rent the unused sleeping rooms or function space to other groups.






38. Automated External Defibrillator. Device installed in many large public areas (e.g. airports - hotels - convention centers). Can be used by any individual to administer life-saving care to person experiencing a heart attack.






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






40. 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.






41. Sports shirt (possibly with jacket) for men; resort wear for women.






42. 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.






43. 1) Critiquing and rating the overall success of an event. 2) Developing an event profile from accurate event statistics.






44. AP. A type of hotel rate that includes the price of the room and all meals. Also Called FULL AMERICAN PLAN (FAP).






45. 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.






46. 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.






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






48. A list showing the number and kinds of items being shipped - as well as other information needed for transportation purposes.






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






50. The presenter is questioned by a moderator on behalf of the audience.