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CMP: Certified Meeting Professional

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1. 1) The governmental authorities designated to collect duties levied by a country on imports and exports. The term also applies to the procedures involved in such collection. 2) Practices common to many of a particular group.






2. A lead retrieval method using embossed plastic cards similar to credit cards.






3. An ongoing process in which an individual actively seeks to understand and contribute to change.






4. A needs assessment is an essential setp in ensuring that educational offerings are relevant to attendees. The results of post-event evaluations can be as valuable as a needs assessment.






5. Association of Destination Management Executives. A member of the Convention Industry Council.






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






7. 1) Common term for sealed beam spot or flood lamp with self-contained lens surfaced glass. 2) In golf - one less than bogey.






8. 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.






9. A type of education where students work on their own at home or from an office - and communicate with faculty and other students via email - electronic forums - chat - webconferencing and other forms of online communication. Includes correspondence c






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






11. American Society of Composers - Authors - and Publishers. A membership organization that represents individuals who hold the copyrights to music written in the United States and grants licensing agreements for the performance of that music.






12. 1) Display of reports and papers - usually scientific - accompanied by authors or researchers. 2) A session dedicated to the discussion of the posters shown inside the meeting area. When this discussion is not held in a special session - it can take






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






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






15. The transfer of monies into and out of an enterprise.






16. An email - bulk fax - or bulk mail broadcast that provides attendees and prospects with the latest news and information about an upcoming event. Such reminders are usually distributed on an opt-in basis. See EMAIL ALERT.






17. A commission over and above the normal base commission percentage.






18. 1) Lecture and dialogue allowing participants to share experiences in a particular field under the guidance of an expert discussion leader. 2) A meeting or series of meetings of from 10 to 50 specialists who have different specific skills but have a






19. Equipment - materials - and teaching aids used in sound and visual presentations - such as television monitors - video - sound equipment - etc.






20. An audio signal generated by a microphone.






21. 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.






22. Amount of money paid to secure a room - facility or service in advance.






23. A statement of estimated revenues and expenditures for a specified period of time; divided into subject categories and arranged by principal areas of revenue and expense.






24. Computer application that enables voting and then collects and displays the results - simplifying decision-making among event participants.






25. A cable that is made up of tiny glass strands that are wrapped and bundled together to make up a cable. Fiber can transmit voice - data and video at gigabyte speed - or 1 billion bytes per second - with less signal loss than copper wire because the s






26. 1) Process of moving equipment and/or people from one point to another. 2) Transportation between terminals and hotels. 3) To copy a picture or sound that is transmitted by one recorder to another - or to make a tape copy from film.






27. To neglect to carry out an agreement.






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






29. 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






30. The software that makes Webcasting work. These "stream" audio and video from a central source - or media server - to recipients on their personal computers.






31. The person hired to review the content of advertising or marketing materials for consistency - accuracy - and to elminate repititious information.






32. Manual or kit - usually developed by the service contractor for an event - containing general event information - labor/service order forms - rules and regulations and other information pertinent to an exhibitor's participation in an exhibition.






33. 4 or 5 participants query the main speaker from the stage with questions from the audience and follow up questions.






34. A new development using computer chips that can be read from a distance (similar to a bar code without the need for line of sight). This type of technology holds promise to help attendees - event managers and exhibitors share information - log into c






35. 1) Customs and regulations dealing with diplomatic formality - precedence - and etiquette. 2) A formal description of message formats and the rules two computers must follow to exchange messages.






36. 1) Way in which a function room is arranged. 2) Erecting displays - installation - or - articles in their assembled condition. 3) Mixers - fruit - and glassware accompanying a liquor order.






37. 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.






38. Contract wording that outlines potential damages or fees that a party may be required to pay in the event that it does not fulfill minimum commitments in the contract.






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






40. A statement that indicates overall financial status by subtracting expenses from income.






41. Capture - manipulation and storage of video in digital format on a computer. Can be displayed on a computer as part of a graphic presentation.






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






43. A group of voluntary committee members with vested interests in program content who are commonly used to establish direction for educational programs offered at association meetings.






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






45. A Web-based form that can be designed to guide the user through the process of completing the form and can alert the user to errors.






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






47. A company that presents special effects and theatrical acts. This type of company may contract to put on an entire event or only parts of one. They sometimes hire speakers as part of their contract.






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






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






50. 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







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