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CMP: Certified Meeting Professional

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






2. An email marketing campaign that only sends messages to users who have requested (or opted-in) to receive specific types of information. Email conference reminders and newsletters are examples of opt-in email marketing campaigns based upon permission






3. 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.






4. A true and honest effort to uphold the law. (as in Good Faith Effort)






5. 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 -






6. 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.






7. 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.






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






9. Placing plated foods on banquet tables prior to seating guests.






10. 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.






11. AKA Group Specification Guide or Resume. Spec Guide. The industry preferred term for a comprehensive document that outlines the complete requirements and instructions for an event. This document is typically authored by the event planner and is share






12. Small group sessions - panels - workshops or presentations - offered concurrently within the event - formed to focus on specific subjects. The event is apart from the general session - but within the event format - formed to focus on specific subject






13. 1) Exclusive use of all or some space on an airplane - bus - ship - or other vehicle for a special period of time and for a specific itinerary. 2) To create a new association - organization or chapter of an association or organization.






14. A government document which permits the "licensee" to engage in the export of designated goods to certain destinations.






15. The day-to-day cost of doing business that is pre-committed - such as salaries - insurance - lease expenses - utilities - etc.






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






17. The organization who administers Continuing Legal Education and Mandatory Continuing Legal Education courses (CLE and MCLE).






18. 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.






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






20. 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.






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






22. Used to sell products through a Web site. An online shopping cart application allows customers to select and then purchase books - tapes and other items.






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






24. Dispute resolution process in which the parties use a third party to assist them in reaching a compromise. The mediator may work with both sides together - or may act as "go between" in an attempt to move the sides toward agreement. The mediator may






25. Raised platform.






26. An organization that provides event management and exhibitors with a wide range of services - sometimes including - but not limited to - Installation & Dismantle - creating and hanging signage and banners - laying carpet - drayage - and providing boo






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






28. Provision in a contract which outlines damages to be paid to the non-canceling party if cancellation occurs - due the canceling party's breach of the contract.






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






30. 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.






31. A return of part of a payment.






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






33. Business-to-Business.






34. The activities that are undertaken to either reduce the probability that an emergency or crisis will occur or reduce the consequences if it does occur.






35. The newest development in audio systems that can take traditional distributed systems - which require delay speakers to be hung throughout the room - to a new level. The advantage is that you can cover a room from a single line of speakers over the r






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






37. Type of adjustable spotlight used to light lecterns - signs and areas that need a tightly focused pool of light.






38. 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.






39. A music licensing organization that represents individuals who hold the copyrights to music written in the United States. It grants licensing agreements for the performance of music.






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






41. 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.






42. Automated External Defibrillator. Device installed in many large public areas (e.g. airports - hotels - convention centers). Can be used by any individual to administer life-saving care to person experiencing a heart attack.






43. Raised platform usually above the floor of a hall or large room.






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






45. 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.






46. Supplier of booth/stand equipment - rental furnishings - floor coverings - labor - drayage and signs for exhibitions and trade shows. See GENERAL SERVICE CONTRACTOR.






47. Shipment number designated by the common carrier to a single shipment - used in all cases where the shipment must be referred. Usually assigned at once.






48. A document - required by certain countries for tariff purposes - certifying as to the country of origin of specified goods.






49. Affordable videoconferencing equipment that is available and allows participants to use their computers indead of proprietary hardware for virtual meetings. They provide real-time interaction using a personal computer.






50. Sports shirt (possibly with jacket) for men; resort wear for women.