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CMP: Certified Meeting Professional

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1. An itemized statement furnished to a purchaser by a seller and usually specifying the price of goods or services and the terms of sale.






2. Informative and instructional speech.






3. Affordable videoconferencing equipment that is available and allows participants to use their computers indead of proprietary hardware for virtual meetings. They provide real-time interaction using a personal computer.






4. LTL. Rates applicable when the quantity of freight is less than the volume of truckload minimum weight.






5. 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






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






7. 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






8. RFP. 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.






9. Method to increase audience participation by dividing all participants in discussion groups each of which reports the group's findings and opinions during a following plenary session.






10. 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






11. Transfer a file from a host computer to your computer.






12. 1) Way in which a function room is arranged. 2) Erecting displays - installation - or - articles in their assembled condition. 3) Mixers - fruit - and glassware accompanying a liquor order.






13. 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.






14. Requirement of many professional groups by which members must certify participation in formal educational programs designed to maintain their level of ability beyond their original certification date. CEUs are non-academic credit. One CEU is awarded






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






16. Exhibit hours that do not overlap other programming - which encourages attendees to visit the exhibition and increases the value for exhibitors.






17. 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






18. 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.






19. Complimentary tickets awarded by the official airline after the event according to the number of attendees who used the airline.






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






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






22. A type of indemnity clause that requires one party to fully protect the other from a claim asserted. This would include the payment of costs or attorney fees.






23. 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.






24. MICROPHONE attached to a lectern. See LECTERN.






25. A contract clause in which one party agrees to pay damages or claims that the other party may be required to pay to another. For example - if a hotel is sued by an attendee that is injured at an event due to the fault of the group - an indemnificatio






26. Casting video images on monitors or on large screen.






27. 1) The governmental authorities designated to collect duties levied by a country on imports and exports. The term also applies to the procedures involved in such collection. 2) Practices common to many of a particular group.






28. Equipment which projects an image on a screen by passing light through a transparent slide or other transparency.






29. 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.






30. See BLANKET WRAP. Non-crated freight shipped via van line covered with protective blankets or padding.






31. Amount of money paid to secure a room - facility or service in advance.






32. 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.






33. A new development using computer chips that can be read from a distance (similar to a bar code without the need for line of sight). This type of technology holds promise to help attendees - event managers and exhibitors share information - log into c






34. Net Profit divided by Net Worth. A financial ratio indicating the degree of profitability. To calculate - use event revenues minus program expenses divided by program expenses - multiplied by 100 to get the ROI %.






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






36. 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.






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






38. 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






39. Minimum amount for which union labor must be paid.






40. Lighting instruments that can be computer controlled to move light around the room - and project color and patterns on screens - scenery - walls or floor.






41. A seating arrangement with a row of seats on low risers around a BOARDROOM SET-UP. A very space-intensive set-up.






42. Dispute resolution process in which the parties use a third party to assist them in reaching a compromise. The mediator may work with both sides together - or may act as "go between" in an attempt to move the sides toward agreement. The mediator may






43. The opposite of an opt-in email marketing campaign






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






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






46. Integrated services digital network. A single ISDN line carries data at 128 Kbps. Although video conferences are possible at slower speeds - ISDN is considered to be the minimum for acceptable-quality video transmission.






47. Part of a cancellation clause that outlines the amount of damages to be paid to the noncelling party in the event of a cancellation.






48. AKA Post Conference.Any event which is arranged for the period immediately following the conference proper.






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






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