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CMP: Certified Meeting Professional

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






2. A feature of videoconferencing systems which allows the placement of shared documents on an on-screen shared space or "whiteboard." Participants can edit and mark up the document just as on a physical whiteboard.






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






4. 1) Airline lift into and out of a destination. 2) Capable of being used by people with physical challenges and disabilities. This is an important aspect of the United States' Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).






5. AKA Pre Conference.Any event which is arranged for the period immediately preceeding the conference proper.






6. A group of rooms that is reserved by a party outside of the ECB but is present in the city as a result of the Main Event (for example - some exhibitors - some international tour groups). A Peripheral Block's consumed room nights should be credited to






7. 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






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






9. Any meeting where people at two or more distant locations are linked using video - audio and data for two-way communication via satellite communications or the Internet. Each party sees and hears the other through a TV screen or computer monitor and






10. 1) Free-standing pavilion or light structure - often inside a facility - where printed or electronic information is available. 2) A small enclosure for ticket sales - information - etc.






11. The style of a document refers to choices writers make that create the tone to readers. A writing style could be either formal or informal.






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






13. 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.






14. 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






15. 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.






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






17. MICROPHONE that picks up sound from all directions.






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






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






20. In which rows of tables with chairs face the front of a room and each person has a space for writing.






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






22. A food service operation in which customers carry their own trays and select food from a display counter or counters. It is similar to a buffet - but food is served by attendants.






23. Raising and supporting sound - lighting or other equipment or décor from the ceiling.






24. 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 -






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






26. 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.






27. 1) A statement of what one will give or take in return for something else (a price); proposal. 2) Proposal submitted by a convention & visitors bureau and/or hotel(s) to an event organizer that includes defined dates and room blocks.






28. Actual number of meals served at a catered meal function or in a restaurant. See AUDIENCE COUNT.






29. A return of part of a payment.






30. Structure of event program elements to achieve specific goals and objectives.






31. 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






32. An interchange between an inner circle debating an issue and an outer circle of observers. Individuals occasionally move from one circle to the other.






33. An individual or company providing installation & dismantle and booth/stand and hall dressing services for a trade show and/or its exhibitors. Decorator services may be provided by carpenters - sign painters or others depending upon union jurisdictio






34. Period when the demand for a supplier's product or service is highest. Prices general increase in high season.






35. The presenter is questioned by a moderator on behalf of the audience.






36. 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






37. An electronic message center or online discussion group - usually serving a special-interest group. They allow you to review messages left by others - and leave your own message if you choose. Also known as bulletin board systems or electronic forum.






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






39. Solicitation of opinions regarding services; questionnaire.






40. 1) Meeting of several persons for intensive discussion. The workshop concept has been developed to compensate for diverging views in a particular discipline or on a particular subject. 2) Informal and public session of free discussion organized to ta






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






42. Absence of obstacles preventing handicapped persons from moving freely to all public areas within a building.






43. 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.






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






45. A Web-site whose primary function is to provide attendees (buyers) and exhibitors (sellers) with online tools that help facilitate participation in an upcoming event.






46. Staff person responsible for selling and servicing group and local food and beverage functions.






47. Light-weight aluminum tubing and drapery used to separate exhibit booths/stands - staging areas - and other similar locations.






48. A feature of many videoconferencing systems that allows two or more people to use the same software program - even if all do not have it on their computer or conferencing system.






49. Hiring an outside firm or individual to perform the task instead of using in-house staff; to subcontract a task or responsibility to a third party.






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