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CMP: Certified Meeting Professional

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1. 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






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






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






4. 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






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






6. 1) Enclosed lights used to illuminate the top of film and stage sets. 2) Group of speakers mounted in auditoriums - arenas - and theaters.






7. 1) The opposite of real-time. 2) Audio and/or video programming available on a Web site after the completion of an event - providing this content so Web site visitors can listen or view at their discretion. 3) FAX system for sending out faxed materia






8. 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.






9. The complete package of marketing materials used to promote an event such as brochures - emails - direct mail - etc. Organizations should consider developing a style sheet to ensure consistency across all marketing collateral.






10. Efforts of a dissident group to obstruct the conduct of an event.






11. PER. The industry preferred term for a report of the details and activities of an event. A collection of post event reports over time will provide the complete History for an event. The industry accepted practice is to use the APEX POST EVENT REPORT






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






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






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






15. Private dispute resolution process - Often referred to as alternate dispute resolution - in which the parties agree to submit their dispute to an impartial third party for a decision. Depending on the type of arbitration - the arbitrator's decision m






16. Digital light processor data/video projectors were developed with an entirely new processor using microscopic mirrors to recreate video images and display them in a number of settings. These projectors picked up where LCD left off by reproducing vide






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






18. Accredited designation offered by the National Speakers Association. This designation is earned for extensive - documented speaking experience and client satisfaction.






19. Organizations offering this type of continuing education credits are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME).






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






21. 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






22. European term for booth or exhibit.






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






24. 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.






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






26. Total number of sleeping rooms that are utilized and attributable to one event.






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






28. A videoconference of more than two sites.






29. Certified Professional Catering Executive. A certification program offered by the National Association of Catering Executives (NACE).






30. A labor organization - typically made up of workers from the same trade formed for the purpose of advancing its members' interests such as dealing collectively with their employer on issues of wages - hours - working conditions and other matters pert






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






32. An individual who guides discussion and/or decision making.






33. 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.






34. Computer Assisted Drawing/Computer Assisted Manufacturing. Some facilities have CAD systems to provide room setup diagrams.






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






36. Devices that help people who are hard of hearing connect to the speaker system and use their hearing aids to hear the speaker more clearly.






37. 1) The back wall (either hardwall or draped) of a perimeter - booth/stand/exhibit - or inline. 2) Panel arrangement at rear of booth/stand area.






38. 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.






39. Official authorization or approval; to provide with credentials; to send (an envoy) with letters of authorization; to recognize or vouch for as conforming with a standard; to recognize a college as maintaining academic standards; to consider or recog






40. 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.






41. An additional clause in artist's contract stipulating special requirements such as travel - dressing rooms - technical equipment - etc.






42. An event that draws a national and international audience. Typically 15% or more of attendees reside outside of the host country.






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






44. Capture - manipulation and storage of video in digital format on a computer. Can be displayed on a computer as part of a graphic presentation.






45. Digital subscriber line. Brings high bandwidth via copper phone lines.






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






47. All individuals who are invested in a project or event such as the sponsors - attendees - vendors - media and others.






48. 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.






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






50. Continuning education requirements for legal professionals are adminstered by the American Bar Association (ABA).