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






3. Portable MICROPHONE operating on its own power source. Often used to pass through an audience for questions or comments. Also Called WIRELESS MICROPHONE.






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






5. 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).






6. The organization who administers Continuing Legal Education and Mandatory Continuing Legal Education courses (CLE and MCLE).






7. 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.






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






9. An organization that provides event management and exhibitors with a wide range of services - sometimes including - but not limited to - Installation & Dismantle - creating and hanging signage and banners - laying carpet - drayage - and providing boo






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






11. A media campaign - normally consisting of a series of public notices and advertising activities - aimed at ensuring maximum attendance by focusing attention on an event.






12. Event held to communicate information to media representatives.






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






14. Transportation company which handles crated materials; an agency or business that is available to the public for transportation of persons - goods - or messages; usually referring to freight transportation on regularly scheduled trucks or airplanes.






15. A requirement for entering into a binding contract. If a contract proposal (offer) is made - it is accepted if the offeree signs the offer as submitted. If the offeree makes any changes to the offer before signing - it is a counter offer - not accept






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






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






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






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






20. 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.






21. MICROPHONE that picks up sound from all directions.






22. A collection of publicity items that includes: 1) pertinent data on the meeting - such as agenda - historical data - guest speakers - special events - etc. The property - such as photos - descriptions of public space areas - local entertainment - etc






23. An electronic form of marketing communication that can be used as an element of an integrated marketing effort. Methods may include emailing digital brochures - delivering voice mail marketing - or sending video emails to the target audience.






24. (Unshielded Twisted Pair Cable or UTP) Usually referred to as Cat 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 or 5 cable. Cat 5 transmits data the fastest. Fast Ethernet requires enhanced Cat 5 cable or Cat 5 to operate at its full potential.






25. Certification of measurements of meeting space through the Function Space Verification Program offered by the Professional Convention Management Association or through graphics layout software companies - e.g. MeetingMatrix.






26. Computer program that uses variable pricing models to maximize the return on a fixed (perishable) inventory - such as hotel rooms - based on supply-and-demand theory.






27. A marketing plan should answer the question - What is the benefit to attending the event?






28. This pattern of service involves the use of serving pieces (usually silver); heating and garnishing of food table-side by a captain; and the serving of food on a heated plate - which is then served to the guest by a server. Plated entrees are usually






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






30. An individual or company which provides customs clearing services to shippers of goods to and from another country. Licensing and requirements vary from country to country. In the United States - a customs broker must be licensed by the Treasury Depa






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






32. Raised platform.






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






34. A wired or wireless microphone that hooks around the neck or is clipped to clothing. Sometimes called a NECKLACE - LAPEL - or PENDANT MICROPHONE.






35. Registration made via the Web.






36. 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






37. Any agreement which limits who may provide specific products or services under certain conditions to only one party. A general service contractor - for instance - may have an "exclusive" in a particular facility - meaning that no other contractor is






38. Video tape recorder and player utilizing ½-inch (1.27 centimeter) tape. Not compatible with beta format.






39. I&D. 1) The set-up and teardown of exhibits. 2) Firm that does I&D work.






40. A document - required by certain countries for tariff purposes - certifying as to the country of origin of specified goods.






41. A member of the Convention Industry Council.






42. A release of rights to substitute one party for another party. The release of an insurance company right to succeed to the insured's rights to sue for damages against the tortfeasor - after the insurance company pays an insured's claim of loss due to






43. Abbreviation for "hundred weight." This is the unit of measure used in drayage and freight shipments.






44. 1) Some Web-based content such as event Webcasts are made available to online customers on a pay-per-view basis - which means that customers have to pay to access this programming. 2) Video productions accessible to customers who pay for access to th






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






46. A solid-state diode rectifier whose atomic properties cause it to emit light when electric current is passed through it. Current LED technology allows the emission of light from infrared through green frequencies - and visible light LEDs are availabl






47. Mandatory continuning education requirements for legal professionals are adminstered by the American Bar Association (ABA).






48. CSM. Professional at a hotel - convention center or convention bureau who is responsible for event operations management on all levels.






49. A system in which revenue and expenses are counted as they are actually received.






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