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CMP: Certified Meeting Professional

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






2. An encrypted file that authenticates the source of financial data - usually for an online credit card transaction.






3. A facility that provides a dedicated environment for events - especially small events. May be certified by the International Association of Conference Centers.






4. 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.






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






6. Ability to transmit huge volumes of voice and video over a network or the internet - without jumpy images.






7. 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.






8. A meeting at the primary facility at which an event occurred just after it has ended. Attendees generally include the primary event organizer - representatives of the event organizer/host organization - department heads at the facility - other facili






9. Preferred term for the specific person responsible for all aspects of planning - promoting - and producing an exhibition. Also Called SHOW MANAGER - SHOW ORGANIZER.






10. Procurement - maintenance and transportation of materials. Involves all related functions and services.






11. 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.






12. One or more standard units of exhibit space. In the US - a standard unit is generally known to be a 10' x 10' space (one standard booth/stand unit - equaling 100 nsf). However - if an exhibitor purchases multiple units side-by-side or back-to-back -






13. 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






14. Detailed section of a contract.






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






16. 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






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






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






19. Web sites that give visitors a reason to return to the site and be exposed to new offers.






20. 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.






21. Relating to organizations whose membership hold common occupational credentials or interests.






22. Transmitting data at speeds of up to 1.544 Mbps - operates at a much higher capacity than an ISDN line and can be split to accommodate several users at one time (known as a fractional T-1).






23. Comp. Service - space or item provided at no charge.






24. One or more standard units of exhibit space. In the US - a standard unit is generally known to be a 10' x 10' space (one standard booth/stand unit - equaling 100 nsf). However - if an exhibitor purchases multiple units side-by-side or back-to-back -






25. Person or firm which is licensed and specializes in travel related arrangements - such booking hotel rooms - meals - transportation - cruises - tours - vacation packages and other travel elements.






26. When a company tries to sell its product or service on the show floor without the permission or consent of the event's management.






27. A person who is authorized to legally bind an individual or organization to a contract - to sign checks on behalf of an organization - or charge to an organization's master account.






28. A member of the Convention Industry Council.






29. 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.






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






31. The point at which revenues are equal to expenses.






32. A larger-than-average bar code that uses the PDF417 standard (the same used for e-stamps). Stores up to 1 -800 characters in bar code on standard paper badge - which can then be used by exhibitors to get contact information from registrants.






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






34. Solicitation of opinions regarding services; questionnaire.






35. 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.






36. The inducement to a contract. The cause - motive - price - or impelling influence which induces a contracting party to enter a contract.






37. Building an event budget on estimates of potential income and likely expenses because there is no financial history from prior events available to use.






38. Devices for the deaf or hearing imparied available in public phone banks and/or at the registration desk.






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






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






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






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






43. A needs assessment is an essential setp in ensuring that educational offerings are relevant to attendees. The results of post-event evaluations can be as valuable as a needs assessment.






44. 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.






45. A holding area where trucks or buses check in and wait for instructions before delivering or picking up freight or passengers.






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






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






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






49. 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






50. An email - bulk fax - or bulk mail broadcast that provides attendees and prospects with the latest news and information about an upcoming event. Such reminders are usually distributed on an opt-in basis. See EMAIL ALERT.