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CMP: Certified Meeting Professional

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






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






3. Provides the event's basic specifications and captures all the information gathered. A detailed event specifications package should include things like the goals and objectives of the event - attendee profile - prefered and optional dates - the numbe






4. 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






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






6. A larger-than-average bar code that uses the PDF417 standard (the same used for e-stamps). Stores up to 1 -800 characters in bar code on standard paper badge - which can then be used by exhibitors to get contact information from registrants.






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






8. 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.






9. 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






10. An agreement between two or more parties that creates in each party a duty to do or not do something and a right to performance of the other's duty or a remedy for the breach of the other's duty.






11. Large theatrical floodlight usually used for work lights or occasionally in place of strip lights to light a cyclorama or sky drop.






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






13. 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.






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






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. 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.






17. 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.






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






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






20. Representatives of an event's exhibiting companies who act as advisers to show management on rules and procedures - and also update show management on industry trends and issues.






21. Movie - slide - or computer image presentation where the screen is between the viewer and the projector. Often used in terms of a FRONT PROJECTION SCREEN which is translucent to images being projected from the rear and can be viewed from the front.






22. Registration made via the Web.






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






24. 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 - whi






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






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






27. 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.






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






29. The standard seating supplied by most facilities. This kind of seating in wide rooms has the disadvantage of restricting the view of attendees sitting at the row ends. Best for presentations in which audience interaction is not required.






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






31. 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.






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






33. 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.






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






35. 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.






36. Transmitting data at speeds of up to 44.184 Mbps - is faster than a T-1 line - allowing performance of more tasks simultaneously at a greater speed. See T-1 LINE.






37. An ongoing effort by an organization to develop relationships with key media representatives before - during - and after an event.






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






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






40. Raised platform.






41. Event held to communicate information to media representatives.






42. DMC. A professional services company possessing extensive local knowledge - expertise and resources - specializing in the design and implementation of events - activities - tours - transportation and program logistics. Depending on the company and th






43. 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 %.






44. Web browser-based videoconferencing.






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






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






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






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






49. 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.






50. A feature of many videoconference systems that allows participants at each conference site to view and edit the same document.