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CMP: Certified Meeting Professional

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1. 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






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






3. MICROPHONE attached to a lectern. See LECTERN.






4. A record of transactions during an event where the resulting balance is paid directly by the group. May include room - tax - incidentals - food and beverage - audiovisual equipment - decor - etc. Also Called MASTER BILL.






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






6. 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






7. 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






8. 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






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






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






11. 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.






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






13. Legal responsibility. An obligation to pay an amount in damages. In a non-legal context - something that is a negative factor.






14. 1) Room or suite of rooms used to entertain guests. 2) An event in the United States usually separate from the exhibit - in which refreshments are served and exhibitor personnel and visitors socialize.






15. MICROPHONE that picks up sound from all directions.






16. An event that broadcasts the audio and/or video portion of a keynote presentation or other educational sessions over the Web in real-time or on-demand.






17. 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.






18. Detailed section of a contract.






19. 1) Ability of a projection system to distinguish and reproduce fine detail. 2) Motion put forward for a joint decision; usually has the force of a legislative decision.






20. A detailed section of a contract pertaining to a specific issue.






21. The right granted by one party to let a another party use live or recorded music through special agreements and fee structures.






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






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






24. Hiring an outside firm or individual to perform the task instead of using in-house staff; to subcontract a task or responsibility to a third party.






25. Business-to-Business.






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






27. 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.






28. Generally refers to air-freight and van line shipments. Invoices are calculated with two weights - actual and dimensional. The dimensional weight is based upon the volume of the shipment. The billing weight is the larger of the two.






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






30. 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






31. Weblogs or online journals. An application that may change the face of event marketing.






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






33. A promise - proposal or other expression of willingness to make and carry out a contract under proposed terms with another party which has the ability to accept it upon receiving it. Space and rent proposal from a facility. It may be in the form of a






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






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






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






37. Total number of sleeping rooms that are utilized and attributable to one event.






38. 1) Banquet Russian: The food is fully prepared in the kitchen. All courses are served either from platters or an escoffier dish. Tureens are used for soup and special bowls for salad. The server places the proper plate in front of the guest. After th






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






40. 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.






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






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






43. Method of doing research using a small group led by a facilitator.






44. 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.






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






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






47. A type of digital telecommunication line that provides high speed internet access for mulitple users.






48. Solicitation of opinions regarding services; questionnaire.






49. This pattern of service involves the use of serving pieces (usually silver); heating and garnishing of food table-side by a captain; and the serving of food on a heated plate - which is then served to the guest by a server. Plated entrees are usually






50. 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