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CMP: Certified Meeting Professional

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1. Official authorization or approval; to provide with credentials; to send (an envoy) with letters of authorization; to recognize or vouch for as conforming with a standard; to recognize a college as maintaining academic standards; to consider or recog






2. Lifts - trusses - pipe or other freestanding devices used to raise sound - lighting or other equipment above the heads of attendees and to support it from the floor.






3. Series of tables set up in the shape of the block T with chairs set all around except at the head table.






4. A manner of behavior that touches all elements of communication and the way that we interact with customers and colleagues.






5. A seating arrangement with a row of seats on low risers around a BOARDROOM SET-UP. A very space-intensive set-up.






6. Digital subscriber line. Brings high bandwidth via copper phone lines.






7. In which rows of tables with chairs face the front of a room and each person has a space for writing.






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






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






10. Contractor retained by a facility to be on-site and provide services as needed. In some cases - Planners are not required to use their services - but may be charged a surcharge or facility fee for bringing in an outside contractor for the same servic






11. 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.






12. 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.






13. 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.






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






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






16. MAP. A type of room rate that includes breakfast and one other meal (usually dinner).






17. Accredited designation offered by the National Speakers Association. This designation is earned for extensive - documented speaking experience and client satisfaction.






18. A system in which revenue and expenses are counted as they are actually received.






19. Association of Destination Management Executives. A member of the Convention Industry Council.






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






21. 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.






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






23. 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.






24. Integrated services digital network. A single ISDN line carries data at 128 Kbps. Although video conferences are possible at slower speeds - ISDN is considered to be the minimum for acceptable-quality video transmission.






25. AKA Post Conference.Any event which is arranged for the period immediately following the conference proper.






26. Provision in a contract which outlines damages to be paid to the non-canceling party if cancellation occurs - due the canceling party's breach of the contract.






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






28. Complimentary tickets awarded by the official airline after the event according to the number of attendees who used the airline.






29. A type of room rate that includes breakfast and one other meal (usually dinner).






30. A member of the Convention Industry Council.






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






32. 1) Merchandise or refreshments sold on site - to individuals - in conjunction with an event. 2) Contractual agreement where one party provides something of value to the other party in exchange for something else - pending certain conditions.






33. 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.






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






35. 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






36. Accepted Practices Exchange. An initiative of the meetings - conventions & exhibitions industry managed by the Convention Industry Council (CIC). APEX develops and manages the implementation of accepted practices (voluntary standards) for the industr






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






38. Familiarization Trip. Offered to potential buyers of a venue - a program designed to acquaint participants with specific destinations or services and to stimulate the booking of an event. Often offered in groups - but sometimes on an individual basis






39. Raised horizontal surface - stage - or flooring.






40. 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






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






42. Actual number of meals served at a catered meal function or in a restaurant. See AUDIENCE COUNT.






43. The day-to-day cost of doing business that is pre-committed - such as salaries - insurance - lease expenses - utilities - etc.






44. 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






45. Process of translating one language into another while the speaker is speaking.






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






47. 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.






48. 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






49. An interchange between an inner circle debating an issue and an outer circle of observers. Individuals occasionally move from one circle to the other.






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