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CMP: Certified Meeting Professional

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1. Magnetic Stripe. A lead retrieval system using a magnetic strip on either the back of a paper badge (similar to some airline tickets) or on plastic badges similar to credit cards.






2. Transmitting data at speeds of up to 1.544 Mbps - operates at a much higher capacity than an ISDN line and can be split to accommodate several users at one time (known as a fractional T-1).






3. Casting video images on monitors or on large screen.






4. Automated External Defibrillator. Device installed in many large public areas (e.g. airports - hotels - convention centers). Can be used by any individual to administer life-saving care to person experiencing a heart attack.






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






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






7. 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






8. 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.






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






10. Americans with Disabilities Act. U.S. legislation passed in 1992 requiring public buildings (offices - hotels - restaurants - etc.) to make adjustments meeting minimum standards to make their facilities accessible to individuals with physical disabil






11. 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.






12. 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.






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






14. 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).






15. 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.






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






17. Any agreement which limits who may provide specific products or services under certain conditions to only one party. A general service contractor - for instance - may have an "exclusive" in a particular facility - meaning that no other contractor is






18. Also called overhead or administrative costs - these are expenses not directly related to the event. They can include salaries - rent - and building and equipment maintenance.






19. Any agreement which limits who may provide specific products or services under certain conditions to only one party. A general service contractor - for instance - may have an "exclusive" in a particular facility - meaning that no other contractor is






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






21. Airline company designated airline of choice for an event in exchange for special rates or services.






22. 1) A statement of what one will give or take in return for something else (a price); proposal. 2) Proposal submitted by a convention & visitors bureau and/or hotel(s) to an event organizer that includes defined dates and room blocks.






23. Video tape recorder and player utilizing ½-inch (1.27 centimeter) tape. Not compatible with beta format.






24. Designated date when the facility will release a block of sleeping rooms to the general public. The date is typically three to four weeks before the event.






25. 1) The opposite of real-time. 2) Audio and/or video programming available on a Web site after the completion of an event - providing this content so Web site visitors can listen or view at their discretion. 3) FAX system for sending out faxed materia






26. 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






27. A videoconference of more than two sites.






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






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






30. LTL. Rates applicable when the quantity of freight is less than the volume of truckload minimum weight.






31. A feature of many videoconferencing systems that allows two or more people to use the same software program - even if all do not have it on their computer or conferencing system.






32. 1) Common term for sealed beam spot or flood lamp with self-contained lens surfaced glass. 2) In golf - one less than bogey.






33. Private room bar set up where guests pay for drinks individually.






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






35. A document - required by some countries - describing a shipment of goods and showing information such as the consignor - consignee - and value of the shipment. Certified by a consular official of the foreign country - it is used by that country's cus






36. Americans with Disabilities Act. U.S. legislation passed in 1992 requiring public buildings (offices - hotels - restaurants - etc.) to make adjustments meeting minimum standards to make their facilities accessible to individuals with physical disabil






37. An ongoing effort by an organization to develop relationships with key media representatives before - during - and after an event.






38. Transmitting data at speeds of up to 44.184 Mbps - is faster than a T-1 line - allowing performance of more tasks simultaneously at a greater speed. See T-1 LINE.






39. Raised horizontal surface - stage - or flooring.






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






41. An ongoing process in which an individual actively seeks to understand and contribute to change.






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






43. 1) A research method based upon selecting a portion of a population for study. 2) Paperwork and fees paid to a building by exhibitors for the right to serve food product.






44. Platters of food are composed in the kitchen. Each food item is then served from the guest's left by the server from platters to individual plates. Any course can be 'Frenched' by having the dressing put on the salad or having sauce added to a entrée






45. 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.






46. 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.






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






48. DMC. A professional services company possessing extensive local knowledge - expertise and resources - specializing in the design and implementation of events - activities - tours - transportation and program logistics. Depending on the company and th






49. Used to sell products through a Web site. An online shopping cart application allows customers to select and then purchase books - tapes and other items.






50. When online activities take place at a designated time - they are referred to as real-time events. A Webcast of a keynote presenter that can be watched live over the Internet is an example of a real-time event.