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CMP: Certified Meeting Professional

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






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






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






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






5. A stand upon which a speaker may rest notes or books. May be "standing -" which rests on the floor - or "table-top" which is placed on a table. Often confused with PODIUM.






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






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






8. 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.






9. Risk that an organization takes when dealing with foreign currency due to exchange rates fluctuating over time.






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






11. Primary uses of satellite videoconferencing today are major announcements - product launches - and other presentations for which timeliness and a top-quality broadcaset is desired. they are typically sent to a large - geographically remote audience -






12. American Society of Composers - Authors - and Publishers. A membership organization that represents individuals who hold the copyrights to music written in the United States and grants licensing agreements for the performance of that music.






13. The amount of information that can be transmitted in an information channel such as a telephone line - ISDN - or Ethernet. Higher bandwidth means that images and sound will load more quickly for use in videoconferences or on the Internet.






14. A self-contained unit with a LCD (liquid crystal display) panel - light source and lens that works with both PC and Mac computers and duplicates the image being shown on the monitor without any need for special software or complex setting up.






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






16. Method of doing research using a small group led by a facilitator.






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






18. 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






19. Facility that combines an exhibition space with a substantial number of smaller event spaces. The purpose of these buildings is to host trade shows - public shows - conventions - large food functions and other functions related to the convention indu






20. Lifts - trusses - pipe or other freestanding devices used to raise sound - lighting or other equipment above the heads of attendees and to support it from the floor.






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






22. A third party vendor or company that offers complete turnkey organization support for an event - including administrative and event management services.






23. Period when the demand for a supplier's product or service is lowest. Prices general decrease in low season.






24. Sports shirt (possibly with jacket) for men; resort wear for women.






25. The station used to transmit signals from Earth to a satellite (videoconferencing).






26. 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






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






28. Familiarization Trip. Offered to potential buyers of a venue - a program designed to acquaint participants with specific destinations or services and to stimulate the booking of an event. Often offered in groups - but sometimes on an individual basis






29. 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.






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






31. Period when the demand for a supplier's product or service is neither high nor low.






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






33. Facility form to advise departments of changes in reservations or functions.






34. Portable videoconferencing system - usually mounted on a rolling cart or hard-sided case for ease of transport from room to room or across the globe.






35. 1) Servers offer a variety of both hot and cold hors d'oeuvres on platters to guests at receptions. 2) A style of table service where guests serve themselves from platters presented by the server. 3) Specialized in-room service offered by a hotel.






36. Names and contact information of potential customers. Attendee lists are often provided as sales leads to exhibitors as an incentive to participate in an exhibition.






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






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






39. 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






40. 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.






41. 1) Regeneration of sound from audio speakers back through a microphone causing a squealing sound. 2) Response about an activity - policy - or idea.






42. An event that requires the use of a convention center or event complex - as well as multiple hotels in the host city.






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






44. Device used to compensate for undesired sound system characteristics or room acoustics.






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






46. 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.






47. Building an event budet by analyzing both the projected and actual figures from the previous year's budget.






48. A company that presents special effects and theatrical acts. This type of company may contract to put on an entire event or only parts of one. They sometimes hire speakers as part of their contract.






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






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







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