Uncovering Norfolk s Meeting Planning Treasures. A 2011 National Education Conference Primer

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1 Uncovering Norfolk s Meeting Planning Treasures A 2011 National Education Conference Primer

2 Objectives: Our participants will, Have Exposure to and experience answering sample CMP / CGMP exam Questions. Have a basic introduction to the Norfolk area, host of the 2011 NEC, and be able to identify one Norfolk Area Landmark, and 2 historical facts. Compete with one another and as a team for a share of Norfolk's Meeting Planning Treasure, encouraging networking and team building as the program progresses.

3 Rules! Follow them or you will walk the plank! Each issued item represents your team, each team will sit together. As a question is asked, teams will confer for the best answer. Write this answer down on your provided answer sheet, and turn in to your facilitator, one answer sheet per question per team. ~20 seconds / question.

4 Rules! Follow them or you will walk the plank! Answers will be scored by your facilitator. A wrong answer results your teams payment of treasure (one coin) into the bootie. A right answer causes no action. The winning team will be the last team with any coin left, or the team holding the most coin at the end of the program. Winning team will collect the treasure and be crowned Meeting Planner Pirate King of Norfolk.

5 The Official Mascot of Norfolk, Virginia is what?

6 The Official Mascot of Norfolk, Virginia is what? Mermaid

7 Not This.. But This!!!

8 Distortion of a projected image on a screen is called a) Flaking b) Keystoning c) Double vision d) Out of sync

9 Distortion of a projected image on a screen is called a) Flaking b) Keystoning c) Double vision d) Out of sync

10 In auditorium or theater style seating, the first row of chairs should be no closer than six feet from the edge of the platform or stage, or times the vertical dimension of the projection screen

11 In auditorium or theater style seating, the first row of chairs should be no closer than six feet from the edge of the platform or stage, or times the vertical dimension of the projection screen Two

12 Everyone Needs a Little Captain in them! This popular rum is based on which of the following? a) BlackBeard, aka Edward Morgan b) Captain Jimmy Morgan, a fictitious Pirate from late 19 th Century adventure novels c) Henry Morgan, a notorious Pirate in the 1680s who later became Royal Governor of Jamaica d) Harry Morgan, for his portrayal of Long John Silver in 1958 s smash movie, The Buccaneers

13 Everyone Needs a Little Captain in them! This popular drink s slogan is based on whom? a) BlackBeard, aka Edward Morgan b) Captain Jimmy Morgan, a fictitious Pirate from late 19 th Century adventure novels c) Henry Morgan, a notorious Pirate in the 1680s who later became Royal Governor of Jamaica d) Harry Morgan, for his portrayal of Long John Silver in 1958 s smash movie, The Buccaneers

14 The minimum width of table to be used in classroom style seating is inches

15 The minimum width of table to be used in classroom style seating is inches 18

16 In order to allow suitable access for wheelchair bound attendees to a stage, ramps must rise no more than inches per foot of run.

17 In order to allow suitable access for wheelchair bound attendees to a stage, ramps must rise no more than inches per foot of run. 3 inches rise per foot of run

18 What were the names of the two ironclad ships which fought on Hampton Rhodes in 1862?

19 What were the names of the two ironclad ships which fought on Hampton Rhodes in 1862? USS Monitor and CSS Virginia (Merrimack)

20 The minimum table top length per attendee for a conference or classroom style set up should be no less than inches per attendee.

21 The minimum table top length per attendee for a conference or classroom style set up should be no less than inches per attendee. 24 inches

22 Using the Formula for Break even analysis of : Registration Fee = Total Fixed Cost + Total Variable Costs Number of Attendees What would your registration fee need to be if your total fixed cost were $1600, your variable cost were $10 / person, and you were expecting 160 attendees?

23 Using the Formula for Break even analysis of : Registration Fee = Total Fixed Cost + Total Variable Costs Number of Attendees What would your registration fee need to be if your total fixed cost were $1600, your variable cost were $10 / person, and you were expecting 160 attendees? $20.00 Registration fee = ( (10)/ 160

24 A Pirate Captain: a) Ruled with complete authority, giving orders, sentencing crew to discipline, and was unquestionable as to his reign b) Was elected in a democratic process, lead the crew only when under battle, and would be replaced if things were not going well. c) Got a larger share of all profits, slept in separate quarters, and dined on the finest food aboard the ship d) Both a and c are correct

25 A Pirate Captain: a) Ruled with complete authority, giving orders, sentencing crew to discipline, and was unquestionable as to his reign b) Was elected in a democratic process, lead the crew only when under battle, and would be replaced if things were not going well. c) Got a larger share of all profits, slept in separate quarters, and dined on the finest food aboard the ship d) Both a and c are correct

26 The general ratio ADA requires for accessible parking is one accessible space per every total parking spaces.

27 The general ratio ADA requires for accessible parking is one accessible space per every total parking spaces. 25

28 An RFP for Speakers can best be described as a:

29 An RFP for Speakers can best be described as a: Call for Papers (Topics)

30 Also known as the Apollo of the South, the Attucks Theater, was named for Crispus Attucks. He was also: a) The first African American to be mayor of Norfolk b) The first American killed by British troops during the Boston Massacre c) Louis Armstrong s band leader d) The first African American theater owner in Virginia

31 Also known as the Apollo of the South, the Attucks Theater, was named for Crispus Attucks. He was also: a) The first African American to be mayor of Norfolk b) The first American killed by British troops during the Boston Massacre (1770) c) Louis Armstrong s band leader d) The first African American theater owner in Virginia

32 Rank the following three types of breakfast options from lowest to highest cost. a) Full Service b) Full Buffet c) Continental d) Deluxe Continental

33 Rank the following three types of breakfast options from lowest to highest cost. a) Full Service b) Full Buffet c) Continental d) Deluxe Continental c,d,a,b

34 Using the formula for return on investment (ROI) of: ROI= Net Function Income Total function Expenses What would the ROI, expressed as a percentage of expenses be if an event grosses $100,000 in revenue, and incurs $60,000 of expenses?

35 Using the formula for return on investment (ROI) of: ROI= Net Function Income Total function Expenses What would the ROI, expressed as a percentage of expenses be if an event grosses $100,000 in revenue, and incurs $60,000 of expenses? 66.7% ROI = $100,000 - $60,000 $60,000 ROI = $40,000 $60,000 ROI =.667 x 100

36 Which of the following pirates is fictitious? a) Black Bart b) Captain Quelch c) Long John Silver d) Red Legs Greaves

37 Which of the following pirates is fictitious? a) Black Bart b) Captain Quelch c) Long John Silver d) Red Legs Greaves

38 A service style where food is brought to the table on a tray, presented to the host who either cuts the food him / herself or chooses to have it done by a server with sides placed in bowls or on the table for guests to serve themselves is best described as Service.

39 A service style where food is brought to the table on a tray, presented to the host who either cuts the food him / herself or chooses to have it done by a server with sides placed in bowls or on the table for guests to serve themselves is best described as Service. English Service

40 A publication binding process which glues the pages together is know as: a) Perfect Binding b) Book Binding c) Spine Adhesion Binding d) Spiral Binding

41 A publication binding process which glues the pages together is know as: a) Perfect Binding b) Book Binding c) Spine Adhesion Binding d) Spiral Binding

42 Norfolk is home to the World s Largest Naval Base at over 8,000 acres. What other notable military accomplishment can Norfolk claim? a) The launch of the first manned submarine b) The launch of the first aircraft carrier c) The launch of the first aircraft flight off of the deck of a ship d) The launch of the first ironclad ship

43 Norfolk is home to the World s Largest Naval Base at over 8,000 acres. What other notable military accomplishment can Norfolk claim? a) The launch of the first manned submarine b) The launch of the first aircraft carrier c) The launch of the first aircraft flight off of the deck of a ship (1910) d) The launch of the first ironclad ship

44 Fresnel and Parcan can best be described as : a) Types of suite floor plans b) Types of lighting c) Types of buffet service styles d) Types of theater row setups

45 Fresnel and Parcan can best be described as : a) Types of suite floor plans b) Types of lighting c) Types of buffet service styles d) Types of theater row setups

46 A beverage service that issues its guests a specific number of tickets for drinks, then requires the guests to purchase additional drinks is referred to as a bar.

47 A beverage service that issues its guests a specific number of tickets for drinks, then requires the guests to purchase additional drinks is referred to as a bar. Combination

48 The City of Suffolk, VA has a larger size in total area than all of these other cities EXCEPT: a) Dallas, Texas b) New York, New York c) Jacksonville, Florida d) Chesapeake, Virginia

49 The City of Suffolk, VA has a larger size in total area than all of these other cities EXCEPT: a) Dallas, Texas (342 sq miles) b) New York, New York (369 sq miles) c) Jacksonville, Florida (841 sq miles) d) Chesapeake, Virginia (350 sq miles)

50 A room rate that includes breakfast and dinner is referred to as the.

51 A room rate that includes breakfast and dinner is referred to as the. Modified American Plan

52 General classroom style setups require square feet of floor space per attendee.

53 General classroom style setups require square feet of floor space per attendee

54 Upon his death in North Carolina, Blackbeard's severed head was carried back and placed on a spike in what Hampton Rhodes city? a) Hampton, VA b) Norfolk, VA c) Portsmouth, VA d) Newport News, VA

55 Upon his death in North Carolina, Blackbeard's severed head was carried back and placed on a spike in what Hampton Rhodes city? a) Hampton, VA (At the entrance to Hampton Harbor, aka, Blackbeard Point) b) Norfolk, VA c) Portsmouth, VA d) Newport News, VA

56 Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) certification must be renewed every years.

57 Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) certification must be renewed every years. FIVE

58 Certified Government Meeting Professional (CGMP) certification must be renewed every years.

59 Certified Government Meeting Professional (CGMP) certification must be renewed every years. Three

60 In which year did Norfolk host it s first SGMP National Conference? a) 1999 b) 2000 c) 2001 d) 2002

61 In which year did Norfolk host it s first SGMP National Conference? a) 1999 b) 2000 c) 2001 d) 2002 The conference was held May 15-19, and featured entertainment from the Village People!!!

62 The distance a projector should be placed from the projection screen is at least times the width of the screen.

63 The distance a projector should be placed from the projection screen is at least times the width of the screen. 1.5

64 You would need how many bartenders to service a reception with 200 attendees?

65 You would need how many bartenders to service a reception with 200 attendees? Two

66 What summer treat was invented in Norfolk? a) Boardwalk fries b) Ice cream cone c) Salt water taffy d) Popsicles

67 What summer treat was invented in Norfolk? a) Boardwalk fries b) Ice cream cone (Abe Doumar, 1907) c) Salt water taffy d) Popsicles

68 This setup has members seated on the inside of the circle observed by members on the outside. a) Double layer b) Inquisition c) Fishbowl d) Conference

69 This setup has members seated on the inside of the circle observed by members on the outside. a) Double layer b) Inquisition c) Fishbowl d) Conference

70 The number of people you can comfortably seat at a 60-inch (five foot) round table for banquet seating is:

71 The number of people you can comfortably seat at a 60-inch (five foot) round table for banquet seating is: Eight

72 Which famous pirate was Galveston Texas first documented European settler? Risk 3 pieces of treasure!

73 Which famous pirate was Galveston Texas first documented European settler? Risk 3 pieces of treasure! Jean Lafitte (AKA: The Terror of the Gulf, The Corsair, The Buccaneer)

74 Flag Protocol dictates that the American Flag is always placed in this location

75 Flag Protocol dictates that the American Flag is always placed in this location Speaker s (Stage) Right

76 This entity manages large room blocks during city-wide conventions

77 This entity manages large room blocks during city-wide conventions Housing Bureau

78 The Pirate Kings of Norfolk!!!! Congratulations!!!!