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CMP: Certified Meeting Professional

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1. Function room set-up that saves room turnover time - limits the number of event rooms required - and avoids additional charges for changing room set-ups.






2. 1) Enclosed lights used to illuminate the top of film and stage sets. 2) Group of speakers mounted in auditoriums - arenas - and theaters.






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






4. Transfer a file from a host computer to your computer.






5. Wooden platform used to carry goods. See SKID.






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






7. Mandatory continuning education requirements for legal professionals are adminstered by the American Bar Association (ABA).






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






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






10. 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.






11. The standard seating supplied by most facilities. This kind of seating in wide rooms has the disadvantage of restricting the view of attendees sitting at the row ends. Best for presentations in which audience interaction is not required.






12. A tax that is added to a product at each step of the manufacturing and marketing process reflecting value which has been added to the product by processing.






13. 1) Ability of a projection system to distinguish and reproduce fine detail. 2) Motion put forward for a joint decision; usually has the force of a legislative decision.






14. A release of rights to substitute one party for another party. The release of an insurance company right to succeed to the insured's rights to sue for damages against the tortfeasor - after the insurance company pays an insured's claim of loss due to






15. 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.






16. 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.






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






18. 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






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






20. 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






21. A type of barter. The exchange of goods and services instead of using money.






22. The projection of a computer signal from a personal computer - laptop or other computer device onto a screen from a LCD or equivalent projector for viewing by audience.






23. A larger-than-average bar code that uses the PDF417 standard (the same used for e-stamps). Stores up to 1 -800 characters in bar code on standard paper badge - which can then be used by exhibitors to get contact information from registrants.






24. Digital light processor data/video projectors were developed with an entirely new processor using microscopic mirrors to recreate video images and display them in a number of settings. These projectors picked up where LCD left off by reproducing vide






25. 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.






26. Downloadable audio and video programs playable on MP3 players. This type of application may change the face of event marketing.






27. A facility that provides a dedicated environment for events - especially small events. May be certified by the International Association of Conference Centers.






28. 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.






29. Using hypertext - a link is a selectable connection from one word - picture or information object to another. From a Web site - a link points to content.






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






31. A list of special spellings - terms and style points to be used consistently in publications related to an event.






32. Detailed section of a contract.






33. Structure of event program elements to achieve specific goals and objectives.






34. An event that requires the use of a convention center or event complex - as well as multiple hotels in the host city.






35. Business-to-Business.






36. 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.






37. An itemized statement furnished to a purchaser by a seller and usually specifying the price of goods or services and the terms of sale.






38. 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






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






40. Video tape recorder and player utilizing ½-inch (1.27 centimeter) tape. Not compatible with beta format.






41. Building an event budet by analyzing both the projected and actual figures from the previous year's budget.






42. A methodical examination and review of records pertaining to an event. For instance - an independent verification of attendance figures submitted by an exhibition's producers.






43. Certified Special Event Professional; an earned designation from the International Special Events Society (ISES).






44. The station used to transmit signals from Earth to a satellite (videoconferencing).






45. Transportation for participants; usually by coach or van - provided on a continuous basis for a certain time period.






46. A sleeping room or function room provided to an individual or organization at no cost. See COMPLIMENTARY RATIO.






47. FP. Projection of an image onto the front surface of a light reflecting screen from a projector placed within or behind the audience.






48. 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.






49. A return of part of a payment.






50. A popular digital format for meeetings with a good quality image - an extended recording time up to 184 minutes - with a tape stock that is less expensive than BetaSP.