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CMP: Certified Meeting Professional

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






2. 1) The governmental authorities designated to collect duties levied by a country on imports and exports. The term also applies to the procedures involved in such collection. 2) Practices common to many of a particular group.






3. An additional clause in artist's contract stipulating special requirements such as travel - dressing rooms - technical equipment - etc.






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






5. 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






6. A voluntary and selective amount of money - given at will for special or excellent service.






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






8. 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.






9. A feature of videoconferencing systems which allows the placement of shared documents on an on-screen shared space or "whiteboard." Participants can edit and mark up the document just as on a physical whiteboard.






10. A process of identifying human wants and needs - and developing a plan to meet those wants and needs. Refers to everything involved with convincing an attendee to come to the event. Also refers to providing information to support the exhibit sales fu






11. (Unshielded Twisted Pair Cable or UTP) Usually referred to as Cat 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 or 5 cable. Cat 5 transmits data the fastest. Fast Ethernet requires enhanced Cat 5 cable or Cat 5 to operate at its full potential.






12. A Web site that serves as a year-round online marketplace for buyers and sellers within a given marketplace. Such sites are also referred to as business-to-business (B2B) marketplaces - business-to-consumer (B2C) marketplaces or consumer-to-consumer






13. Individuals who will participate in the pre-event meetings. Generally includes the planner - key members of planner's staff - CSM - Catering Managers - A/V representatives - room set-up representatives - etc.






14. 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.






15. 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.






16. Number of facility guest rooms actually used out of a room block.






17. 1) The back wall (either hardwall or draped) of a perimeter - booth/stand/exhibit - or inline. 2) Panel arrangement at rear of booth/stand area.






18. Registration made via the Web.






19. A collection of publicity items that includes: 1) pertinent data on the meeting - such as agenda - historical data - guest speakers - special events - etc. The property - such as photos - descriptions of public space areas - local entertainment - etc






20. 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






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






22. Magnetic Stripe. A lead retrieval system using a magnetic strip on either the back of a paper badge (similar to some airline tickets) or on plastic badges similar to credit cards.






23. 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.






24. In-house facility form authorizing cash withdrawal to be charged to master account or individual guest.






25. 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






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






27. A statement of revenues and expenses. Also known as a profit & loss statement.






28. Web sites that give visitors a reason to return to the site and be exposed to new offers.






29. 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.






30. A term used in food and beverage that refers to the purchasing option based on the amount utilized by the group. The organization pays for the food and beverage based on the actual food and beverage served.






31. Net Profit divided by Net Worth. A financial ratio indicating the degree of profitability. To calculate - use event revenues minus program expenses divided by program expenses - multiplied by 100 to get the ROI %.






32. Carrier that specializes in shipping uncrated exhibits - high-tech equipment and delicate materials that require special handling.






33. An account (usually a number) to which expenses for a function or activity are charged.






34. 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






35. AKA Group Travel Agency. Company specializing in planning and handling group travel.






36. A customs document permitting the holder to carry or send merchandise temporarily into certain foreign countries (for display - demonstration or similar purposes) without paying duties or posting bonds.






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






38. 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






39. 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






40. 1) A statement of what one will give or take in return for something else (a price); proposal. 2) Proposal submitted by a convention & visitors bureau and/or hotel(s) to an event organizer that includes defined dates and room blocks.






41. 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.






42. Long range plan of action for a company or organization.






43. EAC. Any company other than the designated "official" contractor providing a service to an exhibitor. Can refer to an Install & Dismantle Company (I&D House) - photographer - florist or any other type of contractor.






44. Two or more computers or peripherals that are linked together for the purpose of sharing data.






45. 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






46. A lead retrieval method using embossed plastic cards similar to credit cards.






47. 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






48. 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.






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






50. Business-to-Business.