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CMP: Certified Meeting Professional

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1. 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.






2. A commission over and above the normal base commission percentage.






3. A music licensing organization that represents individuals who hold the copyrights to music written in the United States. It grants licensing agreements for the performance of music.






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






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






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






7. Professional Congress Organizer. European term for DMC (Destination Management Company). Local supplier who can arrange - manage and/or plan any function or service an event.






8. 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






9. 1) Pallet. 2) Wooden platform used to support machinery or a collection of objects for easier handling. 3) Thick wood blocks attached to crates which allow forklift access for easier handling. 4) Wood runners protecting the exterior of a shipping cas






10. 1) Servers offer a variety of both hot and cold hors d'oeuvres on platters to guests at receptions. 2) A style of table service where guests serve themselves from platters presented by the server. 3) Specialized in-room service offered by a hotel.






11. Labor performed and paid at standard rate for work during normal business hours as established by unions.






12. When a company contracts space at a hotel or other adjacent venue to display their products and meet with exhibition attendees without paying show management for booth space or sponsorship fees.






13. Part of a cancellation clause that outlines the amount of damages to be paid to the noncelling party in the event of a cancellation.






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






15. 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.






16. Facility that combines an exhibition space with a substantial number of smaller event spaces. The purpose of these buildings is to host trade shows - public shows - conventions - large food functions and other functions related to the convention indu






17. 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.






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






19. 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






20. A larger-than-average bar code that uses the PDF417 standard (the same used for e-stamps). Stores up to 1 -800 characters in bar code on standard paper badge - which can then be used by exhibitors to get contact information from registrants.






21. 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.






22. Two or more computers or peripherals that are linked together for the purpose of sharing data.






23. 1) Platforms of varying heights used together to create a stage - such as the rows of steps a choral group would use during a performance. 2) Stage background scene giving illusion or depth. Also called CYC.






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






25. 4 or 5 participants query the main speaker from the stage with questions from the audience and follow up questions.






26. 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






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






28. 1) The process of attaching the cable on a crane to a piece of machinery or equipment. 2) The process for hanging materials or signs.






29. The organization who provides accrediation for Continuing Medical Education (CME).






30. 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.






31. ASP. A company that manages and distributes software-based solutions to customers across a wide area network from a central data center. In essence - ASPs are a way for organizations to outsource some or almost all aspects of their information techno






32. A process of identifying human wants and needs - and developing a plan to meet those wants and needs. Refers to everything involved with convincing an attendee to come to the event. Also refers to providing information to support the exhibit sales fu






33. An event that requires the use of a convention center or event complex - as well as multiple hotels in the host city.






34. Wooden platform used to carry goods. See SKID.






35. Staff person responsible for selling and servicing group and local food and beverage functions.






36. A document provided by an insurance company as proof that a policy has been issued and coverage is in effect.






37. 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






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






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






40. Business-to-Business.






41. A company that offers complete turnkey organization support for an event - including administrative and event management services.






42. A statement that indicates overall financial status by subtracting expenses from income.






43. Registration made via the Web.






44. A statement of estimated revenues and expenditures for a specified period of time; divided into subject categories and arranged by principal areas of revenue and expense.






45. A methodical examination and review of records pertaining to an event. For instance - an independent verification of attendance figures submitted by an exhibition's producers.






46. 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.






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






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






49. A single source provider of goods or services.






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