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CMP: Certified Meeting Professional

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1. The presenter is questioned by a moderator on behalf of the audience.






2. RFP. 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. Computer application that enables voting and then collects and displays the results - simplifying decision-making among event participants.






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






5. Raised horizontal surface - stage - or flooring.






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






7. Absence of obstacles preventing handicapped persons from moving freely to all public areas within a building.






8. A requirement for entering into a binding contract. If a contract proposal (offer) is made - it is accepted if the offeree signs the offer as submitted. If the offeree makes any changes to the offer before signing - it is a counter offer - not accept






9. The point at which revenues are equal to expenses.






10. 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






11. 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






12. Procurement - maintenance and transportation of materials. Involves all related functions and services.






13. A company that presents special effects and theatrical acts. This type of company may contract to put on an entire event or only parts of one. They sometimes hire speakers as part of their contract.






14. AP. A type of hotel rate that includes the price of the room and all meals. Also Called FULL AMERICAN PLAN (FAP).






15. 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.






16. Organizations offering this type of continuing education credits are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME).






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






18. 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.






19. Notice as to how charges for an event should be handled and to whom invoices should be addressed.






20. 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






21. 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






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






23. 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.






24. 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






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






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






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






28. Private room bar set up where guests do not pay for drinks.






29. BEO. A form most often used by hotels to provide details to personnel concerned with a specific food and beverage function or event room set-up.






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






31. 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.






32. A true and honest effort to uphold the law. (as in Good Faith Effort)






33. A hollow square whose corners are replaced by serpentine or half-moon tables.






34. 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.






35. 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.






36. Seating arrangement in which chairs are arranged in rows slanted in a V shape and separated by a center aisle. They face the head table or speaker.






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






38. 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.






39. See BLANKET WRAP. Non-crated freight shipped via van line covered with protective blankets or padding.






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






41. A nonprofit organization representing specific destinations formerly known as the International Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus. Members have expert knowledge of their city and its surrounding areas; typically they represent local hotels






42. The software that makes Webcasting work. These "stream" audio and video from a central source - or media server - to recipients on their personal computers.






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






44. AKA Pre-con meeting. A meeting at the primary facility at which an event will take place just prior to the event beginning. Attendees generally include the primary event organizer - representatives of the event organizer/host organization - departmen






45. Portable MICROPHONE operating on its own power source. Often used to pass through an audience for questions or comments. Also Called WIRELESS MICROPHONE.






46. 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.






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






48. In Conjunction With. An event or function that occurs because of another event.






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






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







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