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CMP: Certified Meeting Professional

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






2. Company that fabricates displays.






3. Preferred term for the specific person responsible for all aspects of planning - promoting - and producing an exhibition. Also Called SHOW MANAGER - SHOW ORGANIZER.






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






5. A document provided by an insurance company as proof that a policy has been issued and coverage is in effect.






6. Devices for the deaf or hearing imparied available in public phone banks and/or at the registration desk.






7. 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






8. 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.






9. Written document requiring individuals to disclose any conflicts of interest that may be created by their involvement with an organization.






10. 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.






11. Items that an exhibitor is allowed to carry unaided into a event facility without being charged.






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






13. Large theatrical floodlight usually used for work lights or occasionally in place of strip lights to light a cyclorama or sky drop.






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






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






16. Certification of measurements of meeting space through the Function Space Verification Program offered by the Professional Convention Management Association or through graphics layout software companies - e.g. MeetingMatrix.






17. 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






18. The style of a document refers to choices writers make that create the tone to readers. A writing style could be either formal or informal.






19. The organization providing alcohol to guests.






20. 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






21. Registration made via the Web.






22. A type of indemnity clause that requires one party to fully protect the other from a claim asserted. This would include the payment of costs or attorney fees.






23. 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.






24. 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.






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






26. 1) Publicizing an event. See PUBLICITY. 2) An advancement in rank or position.






27. A bill of lading issued by the airline that covers both domestic and international flights transporting goods to a specified destination. Technically - it is a non-negotiable instrument of air transport that serves as a receipt for the shipper - indi






28. 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






29. Ability to transmit huge volumes of voice and video over a network or the internet - without jumpy images.






30. 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






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






32. The rooms that are contracted for by an event organizer with a hotel(s) or housing facility(s) for a particular event.






33. Company which designs and handles some or all elements of incentive travel programs.






34. 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.






35. 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.






36. A type of exhibit construction in which the walls are of solid material - rather than fabric.






37. 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.






38. AKA Brainstorming. Group decision-making software and services use technology on-site to maximize the group decision and brainstorming process. Often the set-up involves a network of computers that event participants use to respond to questions - pll






39. The industry preferred term for a report of the details and activities of an event. A collection of post event reports over time will provide the complete History for an event. The industry accepted practice is to use the APEX POST EVENT REPORT - whi






40. Abbreviation for "hundred weight." This is the unit of measure used in drayage and freight shipments.






41. 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."






42. Primary uses of satellite videoconferencing today are major announcements - product launches - and other presentations for which timeliness and a top-quality broadcaset is desired. they are typically sent to a large - geographically remote audience -






43. 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.






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






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






46. A voluntary payment added to a bill (e.g. a restaurant check) - to signify good service.






47. A food service operation in which customers carry their own trays and select food from a display counter or counters. It is similar to a buffet - but food is served by attendants.






48. Raising and supporting sound - lighting or other equipment or décor from the ceiling.






49. 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.






50. 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.