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CMP: Certified Meeting Professional

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






2. An extraordinary natural event such as extreme weather - flood - hurricanes - tornadoes - earthquake or similar natural disaster that cannot be reasonably foreseen or prevented over which a contracting party has no reasonable control - making perform






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






4. Event held to communicate information to media representatives.






5. Compression/Decompression or Coder/Decoder. Videoconferencing standard - included in hardware and/or software - used to compress or code video - audio - and data signals for transmission and decompress or decode the signal at the other end of the tra






6. An event (e.g. war - labor strike - extreme weather - or other disruptive circumstances) or effect that cannot be reasonably anticipated or controlled: a "fortuitous event."






7. 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






8. Other names for event order (EO) - function sheet - or Banquet Event Order (BEO)






9. 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 %.






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






11. 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






12. A detailed list of the individual line items that make up the revenue and expense categories in a budget. A numbering system used to identify every line item in a budget - so income and expenses are posted to the correct accounts.






13. 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






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






15. A requirement for entering into a binding contract. If a contract proposal (offer) is made - it is accepted if the offeree signs the offer as submitted. If the offeree makes any changes to the offer before signing - it is a counter offer - not accept






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






17. AKA Housing Bureau. Organization that provides reservation services for a group and its attendees.






18. A term used in food and beverage that refers to the purchasing option based on the amount utilized by the group. The organization pays for the food and beverage based on the actual food and beverage served.






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






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






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






22. 1) Platforms of varying heights used together to create a stage - such as the rows of steps a choral group would use during a performance. 2) Stage background scene giving illusion or depth. Also called CYC.






23. The organization providing alcohol to guests.






24. 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.






25. 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.






26. Accepted Practices Exchange. An initiative of the meetings - conventions & exhibitions industry managed by the Convention Industry Council (CIC). APEX develops and manages the implementation of accepted practices (voluntary standards) for the industr






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






28. An event that incoporates environmental considerations throughout all states of the planning process in order to minimize the negative impact on the environment.






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






30. Marketing tools or programs used to influence buying patterns and build customer loyalty.






31. A manner of behavior that touches all elements of communication and the way that we interact with customers and colleagues.






32. A payment to a sales representative for meeting or exceeding a sales revenue goal. Or a payment made to an individual or organization for bringing business to another individual or organization.






33. Also called overhead or administrative costs - these are expenses not directly related to the event. They can include salaries - rent - and building and equipment maintenance.






34. Insurance that protects a event organizer against financial loss or expenses incurred when contractually specified perils necessitate canceling or relocating a event - or cause a reduction in attendance.






35. 1) The jobs that may be performed by a specific labor union. 2) The locality where a contractual dispute is decided. 3) In law - the ability of a court to hear and decide a matter brought before it.






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






37. Relating to organizations whose membership hold common occupational credentials or interests.






38. Designated day when the facility will release a block of sleeping rooms to the general public.






39. International Association for Continuing Education and Training.






40. Business-to-Business.






41. Individuals who will participate in the pre-event meetings. Generally includes the planner - key members of planner's staff - CSM - Catering Managers - A/V representatives - room set-up representatives - etc.






42. 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.






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






44. 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






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






46. One of the advantages of a web-based event planning software solution or ASP is that clients already have the necessary tools available: a computer and a web browser. This familiar interface is cross-platforming - meaning that PCs - MACs - and large






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






48. An individual or company which provides customs clearing services to shippers of goods to and from another country. Licensing and requirements vary from country to country. In the United States - a customs broker must be licensed by the Treasury Depa






49. Average (power) level at which a signal is output from devices like mixers - cassette decks and other devices which process sound. Technically - this corresponds to -30 dBM (one microwatt) to +30 dBM (one watt).






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







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