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CMP: Certified Meeting Professional
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1. FP. Projection of an image onto the front surface of a light reflecting screen from a projector placed within or behind the audience.
T-1 line
Contingency plan
Cost center
Front projection
2. Raised horizontal surface - stage - or flooring.
Platform
Business exchange
T-3 line
Theater set-up
3. 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
Post-event meeting
Poster session
Set-up
Lavaliere microphone
4. 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.
Flate rate
Application sharing
Point-to-multipoint videoconference
Schoolroom set-up
5. Person or firm which is licensed and specializes in travel related arrangements - such booking hotel rooms - meals - transportation - cruises - tours - vacation packages and other travel elements.
Travel agent
Lectern microphone
Network
Theater set-up
6. Capture - manipulation and storage of video in digital format on a computer. Can be displayed on a computer as part of a graphic presentation.
Marshalling yard
Return on investment ROI
Digital video
American Society of Composers - Authors and Publishers (ASCAP)
7. An alternative plan that may replace the original plan when circumstances change.
In conjunction with (ICW)
Buzz session
Room-based videoconferencing
Contingency plan
8. 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
Lectern
Specialty contractor
Post-event meeting
Event specifications guide (ESG)
9. Booking before an event takes places. Allows attendees to register for an event before it actually takes place. Done through mail - phone - internet or fax.
Lectern microphone
Advance registration
One-stop shop
Etiquette
10. 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.
Butler service
Sub-block
Buzz session
Priority point system
11. Devices for the deaf or hearing imparied available in public phone banks and/or at the registration desk.
Telecommunications devices for the deaf (TDD)
One-stop shop
Exhibition manager
Message board
12. 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
Acceptance
Barrier-free
Liability
Rebates
13. 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.
Backbone
Lifelong learning
Press conference
American Society of Composers - Authors and Publishers (ASCAP)
14. Equipment - materials - and teaching aids used in sound and visual presentations - such as television monitors - video - sound equipment - etc.
Line level
Audiovisual A/V
Chart of accounts
Arbitration
15. Facility form to advise departments of changes in reservations or functions.
Exhibitor-appointed contractor (EAC)
Confirmation number
Change order
Broadcast Music - Inc. (BMI)
16. Expenses that vary based upon various factors - such as the number of attendees .
Customs broker
Symposium
Act of God
Variable costs
17. A prepared statement released to the news media. Can be "For immediate release -" or at a specified time or date; an article intended for use by the media about a company - product - service - individual - or show. Also Called NEWS RELEASE.
Press release
Marketing
Shuttle service
Outsourcing
18. 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.
Concession
Association of Destination Management Executives (ADME)
T-1 line
Schoolroom set-up
19. 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.
Exhibitor prospectus
Limited power of attorney
Butler service
Desktop videoconferenceing (DVC)
20. 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.
Conference reminder
Event-contracted block (ECB)
Blog
Limited power of attorney
21. A single source provider of goods or services.
Category cable
Net worth
E-conferencing
One-stop shop
22. A plastic credit card with an embedded integrated circuit chip that can store up to 16 -000 bits of data for lead retrieval and other functions.
Smart card
Caterer
Lectern
Room block
23. When a company contracts space at a hotel or other adjacent venue to display their products and meet with exhibition attendees without paying show management for booth space or sponsorship fees.
Catering manager
Billing instructions
Objective
Outboarding
24. 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
CODEC
Equalizer
Confirmation number
Marshalling yard
25. A government document which permits the "licensee" to engage in the export of designated goods to certain destinations.
Destination management company (DMC)
Omnidirectional microphone
Export license
Outboarding
26. Private dispute resolution process - Often referred to as alternate dispute resolution - in which the parties agree to submit their dispute to an impartial third party for a decision. Depending on the type of arbitration - the arbitrator's decision m
PAR
Customs broker
Certified Special Event Professional (CSEP)
Arbitration
27. 1) The opposite of real-time. 2) Audio and/or video programming available on a Web site after the completion of an event - providing this content so Web site visitors can listen or view at their discretion. 3) FAX system for sending out faxed materia
On-demand
Leko
Lot labeling
Etiquette
28. A discussion which takes place within a meeting - a public or private sitting or in one of the various types of assembly or meeting.
Debate
Audiovisual A/V
Dram shop laws
Pre-event meeting
29. Direct mail promotional materials sent to current and prospective exhibitors to encourage participation and promote the benefits of exhibiting in a specific show. Contains information about technical points - cost of exhibition space - floor plan of
Convention center
Riser
Exhibitor prospectus
Flate rate
30. Casting video images on monitors or on large screen.
DSL
Computer assisted drawing (CAD)
Customs broker
Video projection
31. An independent business which handles export shipments for compensation. At the request of the shipper - the forwarder makes the actual arrangements and provides the necessary services for expediting the shipment to its overseas destination. The forw
Freight forwarder
Post-con
Schoolroom set-up
Reservation review date
32. A voluntary and selective amount of money - given at will for special or excellent service.
Cost center
Tip
Post-event meeting
Mandatory Continuing Legal Education (MCLE)
33. Building an event budget on estimates of potential income and likely expenses because there is no financial history from prior events available to use.
Overhead
Zero-based budgeting
LED Light Emitting Diode
Exhibit house
34. The right granted by one party to let a another party use live or recorded music through special agreements and fee structures.
Music licensing
Logistics
General liability insurance
Evaluation
35. A feature of many videoconference systems that allows participants at each conference site to view and edit the same document.
Document sharing
Jurisdiction
Survey
Slide
36. 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.
Tip
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Exhibitor-appointed contractor (EAC)
Production company
37. Accredited designation offered by the National Speakers Association. This designation is earned for extensive - documented speaking experience and client satisfaction.
Two-tiered set-up
Master account
Certified Speaking Professional (CSP)
Secure digital certificate
38. To neglect to carry out an agreement.
Breakout session
Non-performance
Export license
Concession
39. Two or more computers or peripherals that are linked together for the purpose of sharing data.
Export license
Pre-con
Debate
Network
40. Digital subscriber line. Brings high bandwidth via copper phone lines.
T-3 line
In-house contractor
APEX Post Event Report (PER)
DSL
41. A voluntary payment added to a bill (e.g. a restaurant check) - to signify good service.
Outsourcing
Music licensing
Gratuity
Union
42. Lens which produces a soft edged beam of light. Theatrical fixture with adjustable lens 150 W through 1500 W.
Packing list
Fresnel
Flate rate
Release date
43. A company that offers complete turnkey organization support for an event - including administrative and event management services.
Fresnel
Theater set-up
Multi-management firm
Whiteboarding
44. A list of special spellings - terms and style points to be used consistently in publications related to an event.
Liability
Deposit
Style sheet
In-house contractor
45. Familiarization Trip. Offered to potential buyers of a venue - a program designed to acquaint participants with specific destinations or services and to stimulate the booking of an event. Often offered in groups - but sometimes on an individual basis
French cart service
CYC
Familiarization (fam) trip
Broadband
46. Facility that combines an exhibition space with a substantial number of smaller event spaces. The purpose of these buildings is to host trade shows - public shows - conventions - large food functions and other functions related to the convention indu
Convention center
Carnet
Risk management
High season
47. All individuals who are invested in a project or event such as the sponsors - attendees - vendors - media and others.
Application sharing
Application service provider (ASP)
On consumption
Stakeholder
48. 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.
Marketing plan
Pre-registration
Master account
T-3 line
49. Proof of Registration - i.e. - a reservation number that will be accepted by the hotel holding the room.
Open bar (host bar)
Liability
Confirmation number
On-demand
50. An electronic message center or online discussion group - usually serving a special-interest group. They allow you to review messages left by others - and leave your own message if you choose. Also known as bulletin board systems or electronic forum.
APEX RFP
Automated external defibrillator (AED)
ISDN
Message board