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CMP: Certified Meeting Professional

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1. Any group of rooms that is classified or separated differently than the general attendee block within the Event-Contracted Block (ECB).






2. Solicitation of opinions regarding services; questionnaire.






3. Linear exhibits are generally 10' deep. They are offered in 10' or 15' widths and can be combined to create an exhibit of almost any length.






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






5. 1) A mandatory and automatic amount added to standard food and beverage charges - usually used to defray the cost of labor - such as housemen - servers - technicians - etc. and which the facility receives a portion of the charge. In return - the gues






6. 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






7. 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






8. 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






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






10. Capture - manipulation and storage of video in digital format on a computer. Can be displayed on a computer as part of a graphic presentation.






11. Formalized statement of outcomes to be anticipated as a result of the educational process.






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






13. A date set by event management and/or general service contractor for the arrival of freight at a trade event. Usually shipments received before or after this date are assessed a penalty charge.






14. 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






15. AKA Classroom set-up. Seating arrangement in which rows of tables with chairs face the front of a room and each person has a space for writing. Also Called SCHOOLROOM SET-UP.






16. A solid-state diode rectifier whose atomic properties cause it to emit light when electric current is passed through it. Current LED technology allows the emission of light from infrared through green frequencies - and visible light LEDs are availabl






17. 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






18. Structured educational and training experiences for personal or professional development.






19. Risk that an organization takes when dealing with foreign currency due to exchange rates fluctuating over time.






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






21. A speaker system that is typically used in ballrooms - exhibit hall venues - etc - and are most appropriate for voice reproduction.






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






23. Record of an event over time.






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






25. AKA Pre Conference.Any event which is arranged for the period immediately preceeding the conference proper.






26. Transmitting data at speeds of up to 1.544 Mbps - operates at a much higher capacity than an ISDN line and can be split to accommodate several users at one time (known as a fractional T-1).






27. Light morning meal consisting of pastries - juices - and hot beverages. Usually served buffet style.






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






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






30. 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.






31. 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.






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






33. Anticipated dates and times of arrival of group members.






34. PER. 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






35. Date beyond which a facility is free to rent the unused sleeping rooms or function space to other groups.






36. American Society of Composers - Authors - and Publishers. A membership organization that represents individuals who hold the copyrights to music written in the United States and grants licensing agreements for the performance of that music.






37. Efforts of a dissident group to obstruct the conduct of an event.






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






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






40. 1) Critiquing and rating the overall success of an event. 2) Developing an event profile from accurate event statistics.






41. Continuning education requirements for legal professionals are adminstered by the American Bar Association (ABA).






42. 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.






43. 1) Airline lift into and out of a destination. 2) Capable of being used by people with physical challenges and disabilities. This is an important aspect of the United States' Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).






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






45. 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.






46. The amount of information that can be transmitted in an information channel such as a telephone line - ISDN - or Ethernet. Higher bandwidth means that images and sound will load more quickly for use in videoconferences or on the Internet.






47. Airline company designated airline of choice for an event in exchange for special rates or services.






48. A holding area where trucks or buses check in and wait for instructions before delivering or picking up freight or passengers.






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






50. 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.