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CMP: Certified Meeting Professional

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1. 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.






2. To neglect to carry out an agreement.






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






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






5. 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.






6. 1) The opposite of real-time. 2) Audio and/or video programming available on a Web site after the completion of an event - providing this content so Web site visitors can listen or view at their discretion. 3) FAX system for sending out faxed materia






7. A document that stipulates what services the organization wants from an outside contractor and requests a bid to perform such services. Same As BID MANUAL/SPECIFICATIONS.






8. Anticipated dates and times of arrival of group members.






9. Service for meeting and greeting a person upon arrival in a city - usually at the airport - pier or rail station and assisting him or her with entrance formalities - collecting baggage and obtaining transportation.






10. Items that an exhibitor is allowed to carry unaided into a event facility without being charged.






11. Professional Congress Organizer. European term for DMC (Destination Management Company). Local supplier who can arrange - manage and/or plan any function or service an event.






12. All individuals who are invested in a project or event such as the sponsors - attendees - vendors - media and others.






13. Staff person responsible for selling and servicing group and local food and beverage functions.






14. 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






15. A Web-based form that can be designed to guide the user through the process of completing the form and can alert the user to errors.






16. Type of meeting which brings together three or more people in two or more locations through telecommunications.






17. AKA CSEP or Certified Special Event Professional - a designation offered by the International Special Events Society (ISES) earned through education - perofrmance - experience - and service to the industry.






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






19. Written document requiring individuals to disclose any conflicts of interest that may be created by their involvement with an organization.






20. 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






21. 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.






22. An audio signal generated by a microphone.






23. Using hypertext - a link is a selectable connection from one word - picture or information object to another. From a Web site - a link points to content.






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






25. A government document which permits the "licensee" to engage in the export of designated goods to certain destinations.






26. The organization providing alcohol to guests.






27. 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.






28. 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.






29. Labor performed and paid at standard rate for work during normal business hours as established by unions.






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






31. A return of part of a payment.






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






33. In-house facility form authorizing cash withdrawal to be charged to master account or individual guest.






34. EAC. Any company other than the designated "official" contractor providing a service to an exhibitor. Can refer to an Install & Dismantle Company (I&D House) - photographer - florist or any other type of contractor.






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






36. 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






37. Function room set-up that saves room turnover time - limits the number of event rooms required - and avoids additional charges for changing room set-ups.






38. 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.






39. Event held to communicate information to media representatives.






40. An account (usually a number) to which expenses for a function or activity are charged.






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






42. 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






43. 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.






44. Web based conferencing - a vital component of the modern event professional's toolbox.






45. A nonprofit organization representing specific destinations formerly known as the International Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus. Members have expert knowledge of their city and its surrounding areas; typically they represent local hotels






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






47. 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






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






49. 1) Exclusive use of all or some space on an airplane - bus - ship - or other vehicle for a special period of time and for a specific itinerary. 2) To create a new association - organization or chapter of an association or organization.






50. 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.