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CMP: Certified Meeting Professional

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1. A detailed list of the individual line items that make up the revenue and expense categories in a budget. A numbering system used to identify every line item in a budget - so income and expenses are posted to the correct accounts.






2. A statement of estimated revenues and expenditures for a specified period of time; divided into subject categories and arranged by principal areas of revenue and expense.






3. Small group sessions - panels - workshops or presentations - offered concurrently within the event - formed to focus on specific subjects. The event is apart from the general session - but within the event format - formed to focus on specific subject






4. Audio unit by which sound signals from all sources feed into one system; allows for dissimilar inputs (microphone and line) to be combined and controlled into one output.






5. An alternative plan that may replace the original plan when circumstances change.






6. AKA Pre Conference.Any event which is arranged for the period immediately preceeding the conference proper.






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






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






9. A type of exhibit construction in which the walls are of solid material - rather than fabric.






10. 1) Common term for sealed beam spot or flood lamp with self-contained lens surfaced glass. 2) In golf - one less than bogey.






11. Transmitting data at speeds of up to 44.184 Mbps - is faster than a T-1 line - allowing performance of more tasks simultaneously at a greater speed. See T-1 LINE.






12. Two or more computers or peripherals that are linked together for the purpose of sharing data.






13. 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.






14. Representatives of an event's exhibiting companies who act as advisers to show management on rules and procedures - and also update show management on industry trends and issues.






15. A type of barter. The exchange of goods and services instead of using money.






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






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






18. 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.






19. 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.






20. A voluntary and selective amount of money - given at will for special or excellent service.






21. 4 or 5 participants query the main speaker from the stage with questions from the audience and follow up questions.






22. An advanced partial payment to secure product or service.






23. A service provider of videoconferencing which allows multiple sites to connect simultaneously. A bridge connects three or more tele- or videoconference sites for simultaneous communication.






24. 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.






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






26. 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.






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






28. 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.






29. 1) The process of attaching the cable on a crane to a piece of machinery or equipment. 2) The process for hanging materials or signs.






30. 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.






31. 1) Free-standing pavilion or light structure - often inside a facility - where printed or electronic information is available. 2) A small enclosure for ticket sales - information - etc.






32. 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.






33. Company that fabricates displays.






34. Formalized statement of outcomes to be anticipated as a result of the educational process.






35. Computer application that enables voting and then collects and displays the results - simplifying decision-making among event participants.






36. 1) Airline lift into and out of a destination. 2) Capable of being used by people with physical challenges and disabilities. This is an important aspect of the United States' Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).






37. A single source provider of goods or services.






38. 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.






39. Period when the demand for a supplier's product or service is highest. Prices general increase in high season.






40. A black light used to make phosphorescent and fluorescent paints glow in the dark.






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






42. AKA Pre-con meeting. A meeting at the primary facility at which an event will take place just prior to the event beginning. Attendees generally include the primary event organizer - representatives of the event organizer/host organization - departmen






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






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






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






46. DMC. A professional services company possessing extensive local knowledge - expertise and resources - specializing in the design and implementation of events - activities - tours - transportation and program logistics. Depending on the company and th






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






48. 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.






49. 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






50. An audio signal generated by a microphone.