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CMP: Certified Meeting Professional

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1. 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






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






3. A tax that is added to a product at each step of the manufacturing and marketing process reflecting value which has been added to the product by processing.






4. AKA Brainstorming. Group decision-making software and services use technology on-site to maximize the group decision and brainstorming process. Often the set-up involves a network of computers that event participants use to respond to questions - pll






5. 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.






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






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






8. Number of facility guest rooms actually used out of a room block.






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






10. ASP. A company that manages and distributes software-based solutions to customers across a wide area network from a central data center. In essence - ASPs are a way for organizations to outsource some or almost all aspects of their information techno






11. 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






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






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






14. Carrier that specializes in shipping uncrated exhibits - high-tech equipment and delicate materials that require special handling.






15. 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






16. Any group of rooms that is classified or separated differently than the general attendee block within the Event-Contracted Block (ECB).






17. Permits the customs broker to complete the customs document upon the return of your shipment to the country of origin. A Power of Attorney allows one person to act as agent for another. A Limited Power of Attorney grants the right to act in only limi






18. List of names and addresses of the persons to whom publicity material or other information is to be sent.






19. 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






20. 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.






21. A popular digital format for meeetings with a good quality image - an extended recording time up to 184 minutes - with a tape stock that is less expensive than BetaSP.






22. 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






23. 1) Publicizing an event. See PUBLICITY. 2) An advancement in rank or position.






24. Shipment number designated by the common carrier to a single shipment - used in all cases where the shipment must be referred. Usually assigned at once.






25. Business-to-Business.






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






27. 1) The act of showing how to do something. 2) A group of individuals organized to picket or protest against a group using placards - literature - songs - shouts and - sometimes - marches or sit-ins.






28. Expenses that vary based upon various factors - such as the number of attendees .






29. Proof of Registration - i.e. - a reservation number that will be accepted by the hotel holding the room.






30. 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






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






32. 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.






33. Meeting Industry Network (formerly CINET or Convention Industry Network). On-line information network tracking historical and future site/booking information. CINET is provided by IACVB to its members.






34. 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.






35. A customs document permitting the holder to carry or send merchandise temporarily into certain foreign countries (for display - demonstration or similar purposes) without paying duties or posting bonds.






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






37. Informative and instructional speech.






38. A plastic credit card with an embedded integrated circuit chip that can store up to 16 -000 bits of data for lead retrieval and other functions.






39. Anticipated dates and times of arrival of group members.






40. An audio signal generated by a microphone.






41. A Web site that serves as a year-round online marketplace for buyers and sellers within a given marketplace. Such sites are also referred to as business-to-business (B2B) marketplaces - business-to-consumer (B2C) marketplaces or consumer-to-consumer






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






43. Web based conferencing - a vital component of the modern event professional's toolbox.






44. Seating arrangement in which seats are in rows facing the stage area - no tables. See AUDITORIUM SET-UP.






45. Structured educational and training experiences for personal or professional development.






46. 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 -






47. Supplier of booth/stand equipment - rental furnishings - floor coverings - labor - drayage and signs for exhibitions and trade shows. See GENERAL SERVICE CONTRACTOR.






48. 1) A food service vendor - often used to describe a vendor who specializes in banquets and theme parties. 2) An exclusive food & beverage contractor within a facility.






49. To neglect to carry out an agreement.






50. Long range plan of action for a company or organization.