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CMP: Certified Meeting Professional

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1. Weblogs or online journals. An application that may change the face of event marketing.






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






3. The organization who provides accrediation for Continuing Medical Education (CME).






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






5. An exhibit with aisles on three sides.






6. European term for booth or exhibit.






7. 1) Merchandise or refreshments sold on site - to individuals - in conjunction with an event. 2) Contractual agreement where one party provides something of value to the other party in exchange for something else - pending certain conditions.






8. A stand upon which a speaker may rest notes or books. May be "standing -" which rests on the floor - or "table-top" which is placed on a table. Often confused with PODIUM.






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






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






11. 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






12. 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






13. Series of tables set up in the shape of the letter U with chairs set all around on one or both sides.






14. 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.






15. A type of digital telecommunication line that provides high speed internet access for mulitple users.






16. Seating arrangement in which chairs are arranged in rows slanted in a V shape and separated by a center aisle. They face the head table or speaker.






17. A process of identifying human wants and needs - and developing a plan to meet those wants and needs. Refers to everything involved with convincing an attendee to come to the event. Also refers to providing information to support the exhibit sales fu






18. 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.






19. 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.






20. 1) Schematic drawing of an exhibit hall including dimensions - design - shape - entrances - aisles - numbered exhibit booth/stands - lounges - concession areas - restrooms - electrical/plumbing accessibility - etc. 2) Scale plan of the floor area of






21. Process of translating one language into another while the speaker is speaking.






22. 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.






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






24. (Unshielded Twisted Pair Cable or UTP) Usually referred to as Cat 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 or 5 cable. Cat 5 transmits data the fastest. Fast Ethernet requires enhanced Cat 5 cable or Cat 5 to operate at its full potential.






25. Date beyond which a facility is free to rent the unused sleeping rooms or function space to other groups.






26. Business-to-Business.






27. Two or more computers or peripherals that are linked together for the purpose of sharing data.






28. A voluntary and selective amount of money - given at will for special or excellent service.






29. A contract clause in which one party agrees to pay damages or claims that the other party may be required to pay to another. For example - if a hotel is sued by an attendee that is injured at an event due to the fault of the group - an indemnificatio






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






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






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






33. An apparatus for projecting a picture on a screen. Whether the device is an overhead projector - data (LCD) projector - slide projector - or a film projector - it is usually referred to as simply a projector.






34. Certified Special Event Professional; an earned designation from the International Special Events Society (ISES).






35. When online activities take place at a designated time - they are referred to as real-time events. A Webcast of a keynote presenter that can be watched live over the Internet is an example of a real-time event.






36. Designated date when the facility will release a block of sleeping rooms to the general public. The date is typically three to four weeks before the event.






37. In-person on-site review and evaluation of a venue or location for an event.






38. 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.






39. 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






40. Wooden platform used to carry goods. See SKID.






41. 4 or 5 participants query the main speaker from the stage with questions from the audience and follow up questions.






42. A record of transactions during an event where the resulting balance is paid directly by the group. May include room - tax - incidentals - food and beverage - audiovisual equipment - decor - etc. Also Called MASTER BILL.






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






44. 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 -






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. An event that broadcasts the audio and/or video portion of a keynote presentation or other educational sessions over the Web in real-time or on-demand.






47. 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."






48. An insurance policy that provides protection against claims involving bodily injury and property damage to third parties.






49. The tone of a document refers to the feeling or impression a document conveys. Formal writing style tends to convey an objective tone that is deliberate and factual. The toneo f an informal document typically is relaxed - informative - helpful - casu






50. Booth/stand space with aisles on all four sides.