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CMP: Certified Meeting Professional

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1. List of names and addresses of the persons to whom publicity material or other information is to be sent.






2. 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.






3. Relating to organizations whose membership hold common occupational credentials or interests.






4. 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.






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






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






7. 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






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






9. 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






10. 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.






11. A return of part of a payment.






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






13. An alternative procedure that can be specified in contracts instead of going through the process of filing a complaint and pursuing the claim in court.






14. The complete package of marketing materials used to promote an event such as brochures - emails - direct mail - etc. Organizations should consider developing a style sheet to ensure consistency across all marketing collateral.






15. A meeting of a number of experts in a particular field - at which papers are presented and discussed by specialists on particular subjects with a view to making recommendations concerning the problems under discussion.






16. An organization who locates and books speakers according to my specifications and budget.






17. In-person on-site review and evaluation of a venue or location for an event.






18. A discussion which takes place within a meeting - a public or private sitting or in one of the various types of assembly or meeting.






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






20. A group of rooms that is reserved by a party outside of the ECB but is present in the city as a result of the Main Event (for example - some exhibitors - some international tour groups). A Peripheral Block's consumed room nights should be credited to






21. A media campaign - normally consisting of a series of public notices and advertising activities - aimed at ensuring maximum attendance by focusing attention on an event.






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






23. Facility form to advise departments of changes in reservations or functions.






24. 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.






25. 1) Meeting of several persons for intensive discussion. The workshop concept has been developed to compensate for diverging views in a particular discipline or on a particular subject. 2) Informal and public session of free discussion organized to ta






26. 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.






27. 1) Any seat - berth - room - or service provided and/or sold to a guest - attendee or passenger. 2) Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) - a step taken to allow a person with a disability to participate in an event or employment.






28. In the United States - a legal term for laws covering the liability of people serving alcoholic beverages. Under dram shop laws - a party injured by an intoxicated person can sue establishments contributing to that person's intoxication. Many dram sh






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






30. In-person on-site review and evaluation of a venue or location for an event.






31. The process whereby exhibitors receive a potential customer's contact information in a standardized manner. A system for capturing and following-up on leads generated at an exhibition.






32. A stand upon which a speaker may rest notes or books. May be "standing -" which rests on the floor - or "table-top" which is placed on a table. Often confused with PODIUM.






33. A list - whether printed or electronic - by which an event organizer and/or their designates (e.g. a housing bureau) delivers multiple reservations to a hotel or other housing facility. Often the information contained in a rooming list is originally






34. Amount of money paid to secure a room - facility or service in advance.






35. Any agreement which limits who may provide specific products or services under certain conditions to only one party. A general service contractor - for instance - may have an "exclusive" in a particular facility - meaning that no other contractor is






36. Series of tables set up in the shape of the letter U with chairs set all around on one or both sides.






37. A new development using computer chips that can be read from a distance (similar to a bar code without the need for line of sight). This type of technology holds promise to help attendees - event managers and exhibitors share information - log into c






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






39. When a company tries to sell its product or service on the show floor without the permission or consent of the event's management.






40. 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 -






41. 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.






42. Record of an event over time.






43. 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.






44. An individual or company providing installation & dismantle and booth/stand and hall dressing services for a trade show and/or its exhibitors. Decorator services may be provided by carpenters - sign painters or others depending upon union jurisdictio






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






46. MICROPHONE that picks up sound from all directions.






47. AKA CSEP or Certified Special Event Professional - a designation offered by the International Special Events Society (ISES) earned through education - perofrmance - experience - and service to the industry.






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






49. Lighting instruments that can be computer controlled to move light around the room - and project color and patterns on screens - scenery - walls or floor.






50. An agreement between two or more parties that creates in each party a duty to do or not do something and a right to performance of the other's duty or a remedy for the breach of the other's duty.