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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 21, 2006
CONTACT: Chris Marshall, CMP Director
Convention Industry Council
phone: 202.429.8634
email: cmarshall@conventionindustry.org

The Convention Industry Council (CIC) Announces New International CMPs

Washington, DC – July 21, 2006 – The Convention Industry Council (CIC) is pleased to announce a 100% pass rate from the recent CMP exams, held on May 29, 2006 at the South Africa and Frankfurt, Germany sites. The newly designated Certified Meeting Professionals (CMPs) join over 11,000 industry professionals that currently hold the CMP designation, now in 32 countries. The new CMPs are listed in alphabetical order as follows: Brigitte Boone (Belgium), Helen Brewer (South Africa), Kerry L. Eley (South Africa), Derek L. King (South Africa), Heike Mahmoud (Germany), Chris Prieto (South Africa), Datuna Rakviashvili (Republic of Georgia), Pieter B. Swart (South Africa), Elsa Taicher (France), Dave Walther (South Africa), and Elaine Willmott (South Africa).

The CMP Program is designed to increase the professionalism of meeting managers in any component or sector of the industry, recognize and raise industry standards, and increase the value of these practitioners to their employers and individuals to whom their services are provided. Holding the CMP designation offers a competitive advantage when soliciting business world-wide as either a supplier or independent planner, proving professional market knowledge.

“With CIC’s continued focus to increase the visibility and status of the CMP designation worldwide, we are very excited about these results from the two international sites,” said Chris Marshall, CMP Program Director.

The CMP examination tests the candidates’ knowledge of meeting management. In addition to passing this rigorous examination, candidates must also demonstrate responsibility and accountability for successful meetings. International Exam Sites are added to each exam period to increase the opportunities CMP candidates and industry professionals around the world. Upcoming International CMP Exam sites will take place on April 16, 2007 in Frankfurt, Germany. Applicants must submit completed application to CIC by January 8, 2007 for consideration for the April 2007 exam date.

The next North American CMP examinations are scheduled for January 20, 2007 with an application submission deadline of September 12, 2006 and July 28, 2007 with an application submission deadline of March 19, 2007. For complete information, visit the CMP Facts page on CIC’s website: www.conventionindustry.org/cmp/index.htm

The Convention Industry Council’s 32 member organizations represent more than 103,500 individuals as well as over 17,300 firms and properties involved in the meetings, conventions and exhibitions industry. Formed in 1949 to provide a forum for member organizations seeking to enhance the professionalism of industry, the CIC facilitates the exchange of information and develops programs to promote professionalism within the industry and educates the public on its profound economic impact. In addition to the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) Program, other CIC programs include the Accepted Practices Exchange (APEX) initiative, the Hall of Leaders, Project Attrition, the Prestigious CIC Cup, and the CIC Economic Impact Study. For more information visit the Convention Industry Council’s website at www.conventionindustry.org.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 21, 2006
CONTACT: Chris Marshall, CMP Director
Convention Industry Council
phone: 202.429.8634
email: cmarshall@conventionindustry.org

The Convention Industry Council (CIC) Announces New International CMPs

Washington, DC – July 21, 2006 – The Convention Industry Council (CIC) is pleased to announce a 100% pass rate from the recent CMP exams, held on May 29, 2006 at the South Africa and Frankfurt, Germany sites. The newly designated Certified Meeting Professionals (CMPs) join over 11,000 industry professionals that currently hold the CMP designation, now in 32 countries. The new CMPs are listed in alphabetical order as follows: Brigitte Boone (Belgium), Helen Brewer (South Africa), Kerry L. Eley (South Africa), Derek L. King (South Africa), Heike Mahmoud (Germany), Chris Prieto (South Africa), Datuna Rakviashvili (Republic of Georgia), Pieter B. Swart (South Africa), Elsa Taicher (France), Dave Walther (South Africa), and Elaine Willmott (South Africa).

The CMP Program is designed to increase the professionalism of meeting managers in any component or sector of the industry, recognize and raise industry standards, and increase the value of these practitioners to their employers and individuals to whom their services are provided. Holding the CMP designation offers a competitive advantage when soliciting business world-wide as either a supplier or independent planner, proving professional market knowledge.

“With CIC’s continued focus to increase the visibility and status of the CMP designation worldwide, we are very excited about these results from the two international sites,” said Chris Marshall, CMP Program Director.

The CMP examination tests the candidates’ knowledge of meeting management. In addition to passing this rigorous examination, candidates must also demonstrate responsibility and accountability for successful meetings. International Exam Sites are added to each exam period to increase the opportunities CMP candidates and industry professionals around the world. Upcoming International CMP Exam sites will take place on April 16, 2007 in Frankfurt, Germany. Applicants must submit completed application to CIC by January 8, 2007 for consideration for the April 2007 exam date.

The next North American CMP examinations are scheduled for January 20, 2007 with an application submission deadline of September 12, 2006 and July 28, 2007 with an application submission deadline of March 19, 2007. For complete information, visit the CMP Facts page on CIC’s website: www.conventionindustry.org/cmp/index.htm

The Convention Industry Council’s 32 member organizations represent more than 103,500 individuals as well as over 17,300 firms and properties involved in the meetings, conventions and exhibitions industry. Formed in 1949 to provide a forum for member organizations seeking to enhance the professionalism of industry, the CIC facilitates the exchange of information and develops programs to promote professionalism within the industry and educates the public on its profound economic impact. In addition to the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) Program, other CIC programs include the Accepted Practices Exchange (APEX) initiative, the Hall of Leaders, Project Attrition, the Prestigious CIC Cup, and the CIC Economic Impact Study. For more information visit the Convention Industry Council’s website at www.conventionindustry.org.

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