CMP Application

Application for Certified Meeting Professional (CMP)® Certification 1 APPLICATION FEE PAYMENT FORM For a current list of CMP Program fees, access the following link: www.conventionindustry.org/cmp/candidate_tips.htm. The CMP application fee must be submitted with the completed application or paid online prior to application submission. Indicate the total payment amount and method of payment below. Amount $ _________________ USD Paid online, (date) ____________ Payment by check (made payable to CIC) Payment by credit card: American Express Visa Master Card Applicant Name ______________________________________________ Cardholder Name______________________________________________________________ Card Number __________________________________________________ Expiration Date ____________________________________________________________ Signature _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ CMP APPLICATION CHECKLIST AND COVER SHEET Applicant must submit this checklist and fee payment form with the completed CMP application. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that application and documentation arrive at CIC prior to the published deadline. Applications received after the deadline will not be processed until the next application period. Use only blue or black ink to complete this application or type the information if necessary. If your application is not legible it will not be processed. Do not fax the CMP application. Faxed applications will not be accepted. If you have not signed your application, and enclosed the required documentation and correct fees, your application will not be processed. CHECK IF YOU HAVE: Read the CMP Candidate Handbook cover to cover Read and agree to be bound by the CIC/CMP policies and procedures as outlined in the CMP Candidate Handbook Accumulated a total of 90 or more points on the CMP Application Filled out the application in its entirety (Application must be legible.) Checked all mathematical calculations Signed your application Made a photocopy of the completed application for your own records Enclosed the application fee (plus late fee, if applicable) Enclosed a copy of your college, university or international school transcript or diploma with official translation if not presented in English, if applicable. Enclosed proof of professional organization membership (copy of membership card, renewal notice and/or invoice, copy of your listing in the membership directory, etc.), if applicable Enclosed copies of published articles, if applicable Enclosed appropriate letter from faculty advisor for formal internship, if applicable Enclosed any additional sheets used to complete application questions Enclosed a self-addressed, stamped postcard/envelope to receive confirmation that your application was received, if desired Addressed your application package to: CMP APPLICATION DEPARTMENT c/o Convention Industry Council 1620 I (Eye) Street NW, Suite 615 Washington, DC 20006 THE CMP APPLICATION PRINT: ____________________________________________ ______________________________ Last Name First Name2 SUMMARY OF POINTS APPLICANT INFORMATION: Please provide your legal name as it appears on your drivers license, passport or other official identification. Mr. Ms. Dr. Other (please specify):____________________ Name ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ LAST FIRST MIDDLE Other Certifications/Designations ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ In the space provided below, please provide information for both your work and home address. Check the box next to the address that you would like to be listed as your primary mailing address. If neither box is checked, your primary address will default to your work address. WORK ADDRESS Title ______________________________________________________ Organization __________________________________________________________________ Mailing Address ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ City ______________________________________________________ State/Province ______________________ Zip/Postal Code ____________________________ Country __________________________________________________________ Phone __________________________________________________________________ (COUNTRY CODE) (AREA/CITY CODE) Email ______________________________________________________________ Fax __________________________________________________________________ HOME ADDRESS: Mailing Address ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ City ______________________________________________________ State/Province ______________________ Zip/Postal Code ____________________________ Country __________________________________________________________ Phone __________________________________________________________________ (COUNTRY CODE) (AREA/CITY CODE) Email ____________________________________________________________ Fax __________________________________________________________________ Application for Certified Meeting Professional (CMP)® Certification SECTION MAXIMUM POINTS ALLOWED POINTS EARNED FOR CIC USE ONLY I. Experience in Meeting Management 35 ________ __________ II. Management Responsibility 50 ________ __________ III. Education and Continuing Education 25 ________ __________ IV. Membership 10 ________ __________ V. Professional Contributions in Meeting Management 30 ________ __________ TOTAL (All Sections)* 150 ________ __________ *A minimum total of 90 points is required to qualify for the CMP examination. Do not submit if less than 90. FOR CIC OFFICE USE ONLY Scored by ________________________________________________ Date ____________________________________________________ Qualified Not Qualified Verified by ________________________________________________ Date ____________________________________________________ Qualified Not QualifiedAPPLICANT INFORMATION CONTINUED: JOB TYPE: Please check the most appropriate category that describes your job type. Check only one. PLANNER CATEGORIES Association Corporate 3rd Party/DMC/Professional Conference Organizer Education Government/Military Independent Planner/Consultant Insurance/Financial Medical Religious Other: ___________________________________________ 3 Application for Certified Meeting Professional (CMP)® Certification SUPPLIER CATEGORIES Airline Audio Visual Conference/Convention Center Cruise Line/Yacht Charter Convention Services Manager Convention Bureau or Tourism Office Catering/Restaurant DMC/Ground Operator/Professional Conference Organizer Entertainment Travel Technology Exhibition/Decorating Hotel Sales Other Hotel Services Staging/Production Speakers Bureau Other: ___________________________________________Application for Certified Meeting Professional (CMP)® Certification 4 SECTION I — EXPERIENCE IN MEETING MANAGEMENT — 35 POINTS MAXIMUM Application for the CMP designation requires a minimum of at least three (3) years, full-time employment experience in meeting management. Please provide employment information beginning with your current or most recent position. Do not include volunteer, part-time or overlapping positions. Describe your meeting management experience for each position. Attach a separate sheet if more space is needed. If you are employed in the service sector, refer to the following guidelines for supplier job titles and the average percentage of time spent in meeting management. If you believe the percentages do not reflect your particular job, please attach a paragraph explaining why you should receive a higher percentage. TITLE PERCENTAGE OF TIME SPENT IN MEETING MANAGEMENT Convention Services 80% Supplier Administrative/Coordinator 25% Catering Sales and Service 60% Banquet Manager 25% Sales 40% Percentages for meeting management, sales and administrative/other work must all add up to a total of 100% for each position listed. 1. Current or Most Recent Title ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Description of Responsibilities ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Organization ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Address _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Employment: From______________ To______________ (MM/YYYY) (MM/YYYY) Total Months:___________ = Total Years*: __________ * TO CALCULATE TOTAL YEARS, DIVIDE TOTAL MONTHS BY 12. 2. Title___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Description of Responsibilities ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Organization ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Address _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Employment: From______________ To______________ (MM/YYYY) (MM/YYYY) Total Months:___________ = Total Years*: __________ * TO CALCULATE TOTAL YEARS, DIVIDE TOTAL MONTHS BY 12. 3. Title___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Description of Responsibilities ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Organization ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Address _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Employment: From______________ To______________ (MM/YYYY) (MM/YYYY) Total Months:___________ = Total Years*: __________ * TO CALCULATE TOTAL YEARS, DIVIDE TOTAL MONTHS BY 12. For the meeting management percentages that you indicated above, list the total years of employment next to each meeting management percentage range listed below. Multiply the number of years by the assigned point value for that percentage range, and then add the four individual totals together to calculate total points for this section. For example: If you held a position as director of sales for 2.25 years at 40% meeting management and a position as convention services manager for .75 years at 80% meeting management, your score for this section would be 7.5 points. MEETING MANAGEMENT PERCENTAGE RANGES TOTAL YEARS 1-25% for _________ years x 1 point per year = ____________ 26-50% for _________ years x 2 point per year = ____________ 51-75% for _________ years x 3 point per year = ____________ 76-100% for _________ years x 4 point per year = ____________ TOTAL POINTS: = ____________ TOTAL POINT COUNT FOR SECTION I (MAXIMUM ALLOWED — 35) Transfer total to Summary of Points, Section I, on page 2. For this position, the percent of time spent in: Meeting Management % Sales ____________% Administrative/Other ____________% Total 100% For this position, the percent of time spent in: Meeting Management % Sales ____________% Administrative/Other ____________% Total 100% For this position, the percent of time spent in: Meeting Management % Sales ____________% Administrative/Other ____________% Total 100%SECTION II — MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY — 50 POINTS MAXIMUM A. MANAGEMENT OF PEOPLE — 5 POINTS MAXIMUM For the positions listed in Section I, how many full-time meeting management or supplier staff have you been responsible for managing (including selection, hiring, training and terminating) within the last ten years? Number of people reporting to you: In-house Staff ______ Independent Contractors/Suppliers ______ International Offices/Staff ______ Outsourced Staff ______ Total ______ 1 point is allowed for each person. Maximum of 5 points allowed. TOTAL POINT COUNT FOR SECTION II, PART A (MAXIMUM ALLOWED — 5) TOTAL Transfer total to Section II Point Summary on page 6. B. MANAGEMENT OF MEETINGS — 15 POINTS MAXIMUM For what meeting management functions have you been responsible during the past ten years? Enter the appropriate points beside each function for which you have been responsible. Total the sum of earned points, up to a maximum of 15, and enter the total. Meeting Management Functions Points Assigned Earned Education 1. Goals and Objectives 2 _____ 2. Program Content 2 _____ 3. Evaluation 1 _____ 4. Continuing Education 1 _____ Financial Management 5. Facility Contract and Insurance 1 _____ 6. Budgeting 2 _____ Facilities and Services 7. Site and Facility Selection 2 _____ 8. Support Services 2 _____ 9. Convention Center Facilities 1 _____ 10. Convention Service Management Responsibilities 1 _____ 11. Facilities Staff 1 _____ 12. Technology Utilization 1 _____ Logistics 13. Reservations and Housing 1 _____ 14. Transportation 1 _____ 15. Specifications Guidebook 1 _____ 16. Registration 1 _____ 17. Shipping 1 _____ 18. Function Room Arrangements 2 _____ 19. Exhibits 1 _____ 20. Environmental/Humanitarian Aspects 1 _____ Program 21. Food and Beverage 1 _____ 22. Audiovisual Needs 2 _____ 23. Speakers 1 _____ 24. Entertainment 1 _____ 25. Marketing, Promotion and Publicity 1 _____ 26. Special Programs 1 _____ 27. Production of Presented Materials 1 _____ TOTAL POINT COUNT FOR SECTION II, PART B (MAXIMUM ALLOWED — 15) TOTAL Transfer total to Section II Point Summary on page 6. Application for Certified Meeting Professional (CMP)® Certification 5C. SCOPE OF MEETINGS — 30 POINTS MAXIMUM An applicant claiming points for working in a hotel may only include the number of points for the largest meeting that would physically fit into the property. For example, if you are housing a 300-room group for a citywide convention, you cannot claim points for the size of the full citywide convention, only the 300 rooms. What is the attendance size of the largest meeting you have been responsible for coordinating, managing or producing? Size (check one only) Points Less than 50 1 50 -150 2 151 -250 3 251 -500 5 501 -3,000 10 3,001 – 10,000 15 More than 10,000 20 Subtotal for Size of Largest Meeting _________ What is the greatest number of meetings you have been responsible for coordinating, managing or producing annually? Number of Meetings (check one only) Points 1 – 5 5 6 – 25 10 26 – 50 15 51 – 100 20 More than 100 25 Subtotal for Size of Largest Meeting _________ TOTAL POINT COUNT FOR SECTION II, PART C (MAXIMUM ALLOWED — 30) TOTAL Transfer total to Section II Point Summary below. SECTION II POINT SUMMARY TOTAL POINT COUNT FOR SECTION II (MAXIMUM ALLOWED — 50) Transfer total to Summary of Points, Section II, on page 2. 6 Application for Certified Meeting Professional (CMP)® Certification PART MAXIMUM ALLOWED POINTS EARNED A. Management of People 5 ________ B. Management of Meetings 15 ________ C. Scope of Meetings 30 ________ Total ________SECTION III — EDUCATION AND CONTINUING EDUCATION — 25 POINTS MAXIMUM A. FORMAL EDUCATION & INTERNSHIPS — 10 POINTS MAXIMUM FORMAL EDUCATION An applicant may only claim points for the highest level of formal education achieved. For example, if the applicant has indicated four points for a bachelor’s degree, he or she may not claim an additional point for a high school diploma. To receive credit, the applicant must enter the name of the school or college in the space below, and must be able to document graduation from the college, university or international school. This proof must be in the form of a school or institution transcript, copy of diploma or certificate of completion. If the documentation is being provided in a language other than English, a notarized translation must also be provided to receive points. Highest Level of Formal Education (check only one level of education from the list below). If outside the U.S., indicate the level of education that most closely matches the education listed. Bachelor’s Degree and post-baccalaureate degree in meeting/hospitality management 10 points or Master’s Degree in meeting/hospitality management Bachelor’s Degree and post-baccalaureate degree/Master’s Degree 8 points Bachelor’s Degree in meeting/hospitality management 8 points Bachelor’s Degree 4 points Associate’s degree in meeting/hospitality management 4 points Associate’s degree or some college or university credits with no degree 2 points High school /International School 1 point School Name ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Address __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Degree ________________________________________________ Date Received ____________________________________ FORMAL INTERNSHIPS Applicants who have completed a formal, supervised internship in meeting management through a college, university or international school may receive credit for that internship. To receive credit, the applicant must attach a letter from his or her faculty advisor certifying the internship. Formal internships of eighteen (18) months or less count for 2 points and can be part of or in addition to the applicant’s formal education. For formal internships that exceed eighteen (18) months, please provide additional documentation describing the length and scope of responsibilities for consideration of additional points. Applicants must complete the information below and attach the required documentation to receive points. I have completed a formal, supervised internship in meeting management of eighteen months or less. 2 points I have completed a formal, supervised internship in meeting management which exceeded eighteen months. I would like the CMP Board to evaluate the information provided in consideration of additional points. Name of College, University or International School______________________________________________________________________________________________ Title of Internship Program ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Focus of Internship_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Description of Responsibilities ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Internship From _________To _________ Total Hours _____ Faculty Advisor Name ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Address _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Phone __________________________________________________________ Fax __________________________________________________________________ Email ______________________________________________________________ TOTAL POINT COUNT FOR SECTION III, PART A (MAXIMUM ALLOWED — 10) TOTAL Transfer total to Section III Point Summary on page 9. 7 Application for Certified Meeting Professional (CMP)® Certification8 B. CONTINUING EDUCATION — 15 POINTS MAXIMUM Indicate any continuing education programs which pertain to meeting/hospitality management that you have attended within the past ten years. Attach an additional sheet, if necessary; include the required information for each program. Points will be given for contact hours (actual hours spent in class) for continuing education courses. You must clearly specify whether the courses directly pertain to meeting management or to sales and administration. For example, a time management or computer course qualifies for administration contact hours. Time spent in a CMP study group qualifies for meeting management contact hours. Attendance at monthly chapter meetings of meeting management organizations, such as Meeting Professionals International, Professional Convention Management Association, etc., qualifies for one contact hour per meeting and qualifies as meeting management contact hours. To determine points for this section, first divide the contact hours for each program by 10 or 20 based on the type of program, then add the resulting totals for all programs listed to determine overall total points. Do not add contact hours to determine points. 1. Name of program/topic ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Program sponsor ______________________________________________________________________________________ Date ____________________________ Location ____________________________________________________________________________________ Contact Hours ____________________________ Type of Program Meeting Management __________ Contact Hours Divided by 10 = _______________________ (CHECK ONE) Sales and Administration __________ Contact Hours Divided by 20 = _______________________ 2. Name of program/topic ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Program sponsor ______________________________________________________________________________________ Date ____________________________ Location ____________________________________________________________________________________ Contact Hours ____________________________ Type of Program Meeting Management __________ Contact Hours Divided by 10 = _______________________ (CHECK ONE) Sales and Administration __________ Contact Hours Divided by 20 = _______________________ 3. Name of program/topic ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Program sponsor ______________________________________________________________________________________ Date ____________________________ Location ____________________________________________________________________________________ Contact Hours ____________________________ Type of Program Meeting Management __________ Contact Hours Divided by 10 = _______________________ (CHECK ONE) Sales and Administration __________ Contact Hours Divided by 20 = _______________________ 4. Name of program/topic ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Program sponsor ______________________________________________________________________________________ Date ____________________________ Location ____________________________________________________________________________________ Contact Hours ____________________________ Type of Program Meeting Management __________ Contact Hours Divided by 10 = _______________________ (CHECK ONE) Sales and Administration __________ Contact Hours Divided by 20 = _______________________ 5. Name of program/topic ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Program sponsor ______________________________________________________________________________________ Date ____________________________ Location ____________________________________________________________________________________ Contact Hours ____________________________ Type of Program Meeting Management __________ Contact Hours Divided by 10 = _______________________ (CHECK ONE) Sales and Administration __________ Contact Hours Divided by 20 = _______________________ Application for Certified Meeting Professional (CMP)® Certification6. Name of program/topic ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Program sponsor ______________________________________________________________________________________ Date ____________________________ Location ____________________________________________________________________________________ Contact Hours ____________________________ Type of Program Meeting Management __________ Contact Hours Divided by 10 = _______________________ (CHECK ONE) Sales and Administration __________ Contact Hours Divided by 20 = _______________________ 7. Name of program/topic ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Program sponsor ______________________________________________________________________________________ Date ____________________________ Location ____________________________________________________________________________________ Contact Hours ____________________________ Type of Program Meeting Management __________ Contact Hours Divided by 10 = _______________________ (CHECK ONE) Sales and Administration __________ Contact Hours Divided by 20 = _______________________ 8. Name of program/topic ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Program sponsor ______________________________________________________________________________________ Date ____________________________ Location ____________________________________________________________________________________ Contact Hours ____________________________ Type of Program Meeting Management __________ Contact Hours Divided by 10 = _______________________ (CHECK ONE) Sales and Administration __________ Contact Hours Divided by 20 = _______________________ TOTAL POINT COUNT FOR SECTION III, PART B (MAXIMUM ALLOWED — 15) TOTAL Transfer total to Section III Point Summary below. 9 Application for Certified Meeting Professional (CMP)® Certification PART MAXIMUM ALLOWED POINTS EARNED A. Formal Education & Internships 10 ________ B. Continuing Education 15 ________ Total ________ SECTION III POINT SUMMARY TOTAL POINT COUNT FOR SECTION III (MAXIMUM ALLOWED — 25) Transfer total to Summary of Points, Section III, on page 2.10 SECTION IV — MEMBERSHIP — 10 POINTS MAXIMUM To which meeting management organizations have you belonged in the past five (5) years? The membership must be individual and not corporate. Past membership is applicable for points as long as the membership was current at one time over the last five (5) years. Below is a listing of CIC member organizations. As CIC is familiar with the goals and missions of these organizations, individual memberships with these organizations are applicable for points towards CMP. If you are claiming points for membership with an association not listed, please write out the full name of the organization (acronyms will not be accepted), and submit the mission statement of the organization and their website address with your application for consideration of points. Points may be claimed for professional memberships in recognized state, region and chapter organizations that are directly related to the meeting management industry. State, regional or chapter memberships must be separate from the national/international organization. Memberships in associations not directly related to the meetings industry do not qualify for points (e.g., American Cancer Society, Chamber of Commerce, Convention and Visitors Bureaus, International Women in Business, Rotary International, etc.). Candidates must submit proof of membership (such as a copy of a membership card, membership certificate, candidate’s listing in that organizations print or online membership directory, dues renewal notice or paid invoice) with the application. A membership number is not acceptable proof of membership. Check all that apply: Application for Certified Meeting Professional (CMP)® Certification Alliance of Meeting Management Companies American Hotel & Lodging Association American Society of Association Executives and the Center Association for Convention Operations Management Association of College Conference and Events Directors -International Association of Destination Management Executives Center for Exhibition Industry Research Council of Engineering and Scientific Society Executives Destination Marketing Association International Exhibit Designers and Producers Association Exhibition Services & Contractors Association Financial and Insurance Conference Planners Healthcare Convention and Exhibitors Association Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International International Association of Assembly Managers International Association of Association Management Companies International Association of Conference Centers International Association for Exhibitions and Events International Association of Protocol Consultants International Association of Speakers Bureaus International Congress and Convention Association International Special Events Society Meeting Professionals International National Association of Catering Executives National Business Travel Association National Coalition of Black Meeting Planners National Speakers Association Professional Convention Management Association Religious Conference Management Association Society of Government Meeting Professionals Society of Incentive and Travel Executives Tradeshow Exhibitors Association Other: ______________________________________________________ Website: ____________________________________________________ TOTAL POINT COUNT FOR SECTION IV (MAXIMUM ALLOWED — 10) Transfer total to Summary of Points, Section IV, on page 2. For other meeting management-related organizations: do not use acronyms. Documentation, including the organization’s mission statement and website address, must be attached. Total Number of Memberships ________ x 5 points per membership = __________ SECTION V — PROFESSIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS IN MEETING MANAGEMENT — 30 POINTS MAXIMUM Professional contributions include publishing articles, teaching at continuing education programs or serving in leadership capacities in meeting management organizations. The contributions must be outside of work, substantially related to the profession of meeting management and have occurred within the past ten (10) years. A. AUTHORING AND PUBLISHING AN ARTICLE — 5 POINTS MAXIMUM List each article you have written and had published in a recognized international, national or regional industry publication. The type of publication refers to scope of the publications circulation. To claim points in this area, a copy of each published article must be attached to the CMP application. Type of Publication Points International 4 National 3 Regional 2 1. Title of Article __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Publication ______________________________________________________________________________ Date of Publication ____________________________ Type of Publication (check one): International National Regional Points ___________ 2. Title of Article __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Publication ______________________________________________________________________________ Date of Publication ____________________________ Type of Publication (check one): International National Regional Points ___________ TOTAL POINT COUNT FOR SECTION V, PART A (MAXIMUM ALLOWED — 5) TOTAL Transfer total to Section V Point Summary on page 13. B. TEACHING AND SPEAKING AT PROGRAMS AND MEETINGS — 10 POINTS MAXIMUM List teaching or speaking engagements at meetings or educational programs for meeting management. For each assignment, claim points for either speaker or panelist, not both. Sales managers may not claim points for weekly or regular meetings with their sales staff, sales presentations, in-house meetings or training programs. Instructors of formal meeting management courses (college or university program) receive 10 points per semester course. The contributions must be outside of work, substantially related to the profession of meeting management and have occurred within the past ten (10) years. Documentation in the form of a course outline or syllabus must be attached to receive points for teaching at the formal education level. Role Points College or University Level Course 10 Speaker on a Specific Topic 2 Panelist or Discussion Leader 1 1. Title of Course/Presentation ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Program/Meeting ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Program/Meeting Sponsor __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Program/Meeting Date ________________________________________ Location __________________________________________________________________ Role (check one): Speaker Panelist/Discussion Leader Formal Education Level Points __________ 2. Title of Course/Presentation ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Program/Meeting ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Program/Meeting Sponsor __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Program/Meeting Date ________________________________________ Location __________________________________________________________________ Role (check one): Speaker Panelist/Discussion Leader Formal Education Level Points __________ TOTAL POINT COUNT FOR SECTION V, PART B (MAXIMUM ALLOWED — 10) TOTAL Transfer total to Section V Point Summary on page 13. 11 Application for Certified Meeting Professional (CMP)® CertificationC. PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS AND AWARDS — 5 POINTS MAXIMUM List individual awards recognizing your meeting management expertise, or professional meeting management designations such as CAE, CEM, CFE, CITE, CMM, CME, CPCE, CSEP, LES or CHSE. Group awards such as those given under the Associations Advance America Program or the Pinnacle Awards do not qualify for points. Points in this section will not be granted for awards not specifically related to the meetings industry. For example, an applicant who is selected by the Chamber of Commerce as “Citizen of the Year” would not be able to claim points under this section because that award is not related to the field of meeting management. Likewise, in-house awards such as “Sales Person of the Year,” “Employee of the Month,” etc. would not qualify for points on this application because they do not reflect achievements in the field of meeting management. A maximum of 5 points is allowed for this section. Designations/Awards Points Designations 3 International/National Awards 2 Regional/Local Awards 1 1. Designation/Award ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Purpose _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Sponsoring Organization __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Qualifications ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Date of Designation/Award ____________________________________________ Check One: Designation International/National Award Regional/Local Award Point(s) _________ 2. Designation/Award ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Purpose _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Sponsoring Organization __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Qualifications ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Date of Designation/Award ____________________________________________ Check One: Designation International/National Award Regional/Local Award Point(s) _________ 3. Designation/Award ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Purpose _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Sponsoring Organization __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Qualifications ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Date of Designation/Award ____________________________________________ Check One: Designation International/National Award Regional/Local Award Point(s) _________ TOTAL POINT COUNT FOR SECTION V, PART C (MAXIMUM ALLOWED — 5) TOTAL Transfer total to Section V Point Summary on page 13. 12 Application for Certified Meeting Professional (CMP)® Certification1. Position/Role/Activity ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Organization ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Name of Panel/Committee __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ From _________To _________ Point(s) ________ 2. Position/Role/Activity ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Organization ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Name of Panel/Committee __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ From _________To _________ Point(s) ________ 3. Position/Role/Activity ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Organization ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Name of Panel/Committee __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ From _________To _________ Point(s) ________ TOTAL POINT COUNT FOR SECTION V, PART D (MAXIMUM ALLOWED — 10) TOTAL Transfer total to Section V Point Summary below. 13 Application for Certified Meeting Professional (CMP)® Certification D. LEADERSHIP ROLES IN MEETING MANAGEMENT/SUPPLIER ORGANIZATIONS AND APEX — 10 POINTS MAXIMUM In order to receive points for leadership roles at the international, national, chapter, club or affiliate level, applicants must be a member of an industry organization and serve in a leadership capacity as an officer, board member, chairperson or committee member of that organization. Points are awarded based on the term of assignment, not yearly. Applicants must provide complete names of organizations; acronyms will not be accepted. The role must be outside of work, substantially related to the profession of meeting management and have occurred within the past ten (10) years. Leadership positions in companies or associations not related to the meetings industry do not qualify for points even if there was an event management component to your role. Applicants may also claim points for their involvement in the Accepted Practices Exchange (APEX) project. APEX is an initiative of the Convention Industry Council. The mission of APEX is “To spearhead an industry-wide initiative that brings together all stakeholders in the development and implementation of industry-wide accepted practices which create and enhance efficiencies throughout the meetings, conventions and exhibitions industry.” Applicants may claim points for their involvement in the APEX initiative in this section. National/International Leadership Role Points Officer of Board of Directors 10 per assignment Board Member 8 per assignment Chairperson of Committee 6 per assignment Committee Member 4 per assignment CMP International Pilot Project Member 4 per assignment Chapter/Club/Affiliate Leadership Role Points Officer of Board of Directors 5 per assignment Board Member 4 per assignment Chairperson of Committee 3 per assignment Committee Member 2 per assignment APEX Points APEX Ambassador 2 per assignment APEX Commissioner 4 per assignment Panel/Committee Chair 4 per assignment Panel/Committee Member 3 per assignment (including Fundraising Committee) City Discussion Group Leader 2 per assignment City Discussion Group Participant 1 per session PART MAXIMUM ALLOWED POINTS EARNED A. Authoring and Publishing an Article 5 ________ B. Teaching and Speaking at Programs and Meetings 10 ________ C. Professional Designations & Awards 5 ________ D. Leadership Roles in Meeting Management/Supplier Organizations and APEX 10 ________ Total ________ SECTION V POINT SUMMARY TOTAL POINT COUNT FOR SECTION V (MAXIMUM ALLOWED — 30) Transfer total to Summary of Points, Section V, on page 2.14 SECTION VII — REFERENCES Please provide three references within the meeting management/hospitality industry who can attest to your professional experience and qualifications as set forth in this application. Include the name of your current employer as the first reference, if applicable. List a Certified Meeting Professional (CMP), if possible. 1. Name __________________________________________________________ Title __________________________________________________________________ Organization ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Address _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Phone __________________________________________________________ Fax __________________________________________________________________ Email ______________________________________________________________ 2. Name __________________________________________________________ Title __________________________________________________________________ Organization ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Address _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Phone __________________________________________________________ Fax __________________________________________________________________ Email ______________________________________________________________ 3. Name __________________________________________________________ Title __________________________________________________________________ Organization ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Address _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Phone __________________________________________________________ Fax __________________________________________________________________ Email ______________________________________________________________ SECTION VIII — SIGNATURE Before signing, please review your application for any errors or omissions. Application must be signed in order to be processed by CIC. I certify that all the information contained in this application is accurate and truthful. I understand that all of the information I have provided herein may be verified and I authorize such verification. If certified, I agree to abide by the rules and regulations set forth by the CMP Board of Directors. I also agree, if certified, to be listed in the online CMP Directory. Name _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Signature ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Date ____________________________ SECTION IX — MAILING INSTRUCTIONS Before mailing, check that all required attachments are enclosed and submitted in English. Mail completed application form, attachments and application submission fee, along with the CMP Application Checklist and Fee Payment Form, to: Convention Industry Council Attn.: CMP Application Department 1620 I (Eye) Street NW, Suite 615 Washington, DC 20006 Copyright © 2007 by the Convention Industry Council CERTIFIED MEETING PROFESSIONAL and CMP are the certification marks of Convention Industry Council, Inc. Convention Industry Council and CIC are service marks registered at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Application for Certified Meeting Professional (CMP)® Certification