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CMP: Certified Meeting Professional

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1. An event (e.g. war - labor strike - extreme weather - or other disruptive circumstances) or effect that cannot be reasonably anticipated or controlled: a "fortuitous event."






2. An individual who guides discussion and/or decision making.






3. 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.






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






5. Assets minus liabilities.






6. An event that draws a national and international audience. Typically 15% or more of attendees reside outside of the host country.






7. An organization that provides event management and exhibitors with a wide range of services - sometimes including - but not limited to - Installation & Dismantle - creating and hanging signage and banners - laying carpet - drayage - and providing boo






8. A meeting at the primary facility at which an event occurred just after it has ended. Attendees generally include the primary event organizer - representatives of the event organizer/host organization - department heads at the facility - other facili






9. 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






10. An event that incoporates environmental considerations throughout all states of the planning process in order to minimize the negative impact on the environment.






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






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






13. Marketing activities with a common focus on the marketplace or a customer segment. The execution of each individual piece of the integrated marketing plan is consistent with - and supportive of - each of the other pieces of the plan.






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






15. List of names and addresses of the persons to whom publicity material or other information is to be sent.






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






17. Affordable videoconferencing equipment that is available and allows participants to use their computers indead of proprietary hardware for virtual meetings. They provide real-time interaction using a personal computer.






18. MICROPHONE attached to a lectern. See LECTERN.






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






20. 1) Registering in advance to attend an event. See ADVANCE REGISTRATION. 2) At a facility - pre-assigned sleeping rooms available for occupancy.






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






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






23. A detailed list of the individual line items that make up the revenue and expense categories in a budget. A numbering system used to identify every line item in a budget - so income and expenses are posted to the correct accounts.






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






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






26. Meeting Industry Network (formerly CINET or Convention Industry Network). On-line information network tracking historical and future site/booking information. CINET is provided by IACVB to its members.






27. Land-based system for videoconferencing designed to manage communication between one group of people - usually in a conference room setting - with another group or groups in similar settings elsewhere.






28. 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.






29. Placing plated foods on banquet tables prior to seating guests.






30. 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






31. Raised platform usually above the floor of a hall or large room.






32. 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.






33. Type of adjustable spotlight used to light lecterns - signs and areas that need a tightly focused pool of light.






34. Proof of Registration - i.e. - a reservation number that will be accepted by the hotel holding the room.






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






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






37. Certified Professional Catering Executive. A certification program offered by the National Association of Catering Executives (NACE).






38. 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).






39. System of assigning points to exhibiting companies to determine which firms will be allowed to select booth/stand space for the next event first. Also Called PRIORITY RATING SYSTEM.






40. Donated financial or material support - usually in exchange for recognition; Paid opportunity for entity or an exhibitor to increase its visibility at the event.






41. Executive responsible for financial affairs of an organization.






42. 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.






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






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






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






46. Person or firm which is licensed and specializes in travel related arrangements - such booking hotel rooms - meals - transportation - cruises - tours - vacation packages and other travel elements.






47. Manual or kit - usually developed by the service contractor for an event - containing general event information - labor/service order forms - rules and regulations and other information pertinent to an exhibitor's participation in an exhibition.






48. 1) An accounting method that enters income and expenses into the books at the time of contract versus when payment is received or expenses incurred (cash accounting). 2) A system in which revenue and expenses are accounted for as soon as they are com






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






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