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Useless Facts

Purpose
The object is to deliver a presentation which maintains audience attention utilising material which is otherwise of no real benefit.
   
When preparing
Devise a mini-speech that links your useless facts together in an interesting presentation.
  The information should be of no benefit and can be humorous, hard to believe, from left field or whatever. The only other requirement is that it must be true.
You can add greater impact by linking your facts and figures to the meeting theme.
As with all assignments, prepare and rehearse to ensure correct timing.
   
Before the meeting begins
Inform Chairman 1 of your title if you have one, and how you would like him/her to introduce you.
   
What to do during your assignment
You may need to use notes for this assignment, especially where numbers are involved. The challenge is to use them well, without over-relying on them.
Deliver the mini speech with due regard to pausing for impact, and to give people a chance to absorb the material. It is best to maintain a serious outlook for this useless information.
  When you are finished, hand back to Chairman 1.
    That is the end of your assignment. You will be evaluated by the General Evaluator