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CMP: Certified Meeting Professional

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1. Professional Congress Organizer. European term for DMC (Destination Management Company). Local supplier who can arrange - manage and/or plan any function or service an event.






2. Integrated services digital network. A single ISDN line carries data at 128 Kbps. Although video conferences are possible at slower speeds - ISDN is considered to be the minimum for acceptable-quality video transmission.






3. Services performed by GENERAL SERVICE CONTRACTOR that includes delivery of exhibit materials from the dock to assigned space - removing empty crates - returning crates at the end of the event for re-crating - and delivering materials back to the dock






4. Requirement of many professional groups by which members must certify participation in formal educational programs designed to maintain their level of ability beyond their original certification date. CEUs are non-academic credit. One CEU is awarded






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






6. An alternative plan that may replace the original plan when circumstances change.






7. A pre-cut - etched pattern fabricated from metal or glass that fits in the focal plane of a lighting instrument to form projected light into a shape (logo - graphic or even scenery). Templates can form light images on ceilings and walls. The pattern






8. Period when the demand for a supplier's product or service is lowest. Prices general decrease in low season.






9. Assortment of foods - offered on a table - self-served.






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






11. 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.






12. A black light used to make phosphorescent and fluorescent paints glow in the dark.






13. 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






14. 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 -






15. 1) An accounting method that enters income and expenses into the books at the time of contract versus when payment is received or expenses incurred (cash accounting). 2) A system in which revenue and expenses are accounted for as soon as they are com






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






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






18. 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.






19. 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.






20. An exhibit with aisles on three sides.






21. Part of a cancellation clause that outlines the amount of damages to be paid to the noncelling party in the event of a cancellation.






22. This beverage service includes both cash-bar and open-bar concepts. Guests are issued a certain number of tickets for free drinks and are then required to purchase additional drinks if desired.






23. A list showing the number and kinds of items being shipped - as well as other information needed for transportation purposes.






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






25. Exhibit hours that do not overlap other programming - which encourages attendees to visit the exhibition and increases the value for exhibitors.






26. Accepted Practices Exchange. An initiative of the meetings - conventions & exhibitions industry managed by the Convention Industry Council (CIC). APEX develops and manages the implementation of accepted practices (voluntary standards) for the industr






27. Proof of Registration - i.e. - a reservation number that will be accepted by the hotel holding the room.






28. An individual or company which provides customs clearing services to shippers of goods to and from another country. Licensing and requirements vary from country to country. In the United States - a customs broker must be licensed by the Treasury Depa






29. Period when the demand for a supplier's product or service is highest. Prices general increase in high season.






30. AKA Post Conference.Any event which is arranged for the period immediately following the conference proper.






31. 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.






32. Program and process by which a participant completes proscribed training and passes an assessment.






33. Multi-page pressure-sensitive form where multiple copies are made by writing on the top copy of the form. NCR stands for No-Carbon Required.






34. Names and contact information of potential customers. Attendee lists are often provided as sales leads to exhibitors as an incentive to participate in an exhibition.






35. Categorization of people - organizations or businesses by professional discipline or primary areas of interest for the purposes of sales analysis or assignment.






36. Meeting Industry Network (formerly CINET or Convention Industry Network). On-line information network tracking historical and future site/booking information. CINET is provided by IACVB to its members.






37. Comp. Service - space or item provided at no charge.






38. A document that stipulates what services the organization wants from an outside contractor and requests a bid to perform such services. Same As BID MANUAL/SPECIFICATIONS.






39. 1) The process of attaching the cable on a crane to a piece of machinery or equipment. 2) The process for hanging materials or signs.






40. CSM. Professional at a hotel - convention center or convention bureau who is responsible for event operations management on all levels.






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






42. An event that draws a national and international audience. Typically 15% or more of attendees reside outside of the host country.






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






44. 1) Some Web-based content such as event Webcasts are made available to online customers on a pay-per-view basis - which means that customers have to pay to access this programming. 2) Video productions accessible to customers who pay for access to th






45. Land-based system for videoconferencing designed to manage communication between one group of people - usually in a conference room setting - with another group or groups in similar settings elsewhere.






46. Contractor retained by a facility to be on-site and provide services as needed. In some cases - Planners are not required to use their services - but may be charged a surcharge or facility fee for bringing in an outside contractor for the same servic






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






48. Americans with Disabilities Act. U.S. legislation passed in 1992 requiring public buildings (offices - hotels - restaurants - etc.) to make adjustments meeting minimum standards to make their facilities accessible to individuals with physical disabil






49. 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.






50. A permanently installed series of cable comprised of copper wire cable and/or fiber optic cable - utilized as the main thoroughfare in a building to transmit voice and data signals in or out of the facility.