"The point I was making was that there is no way there was $7000 worth of food. Maybe $700."

Rich; How would you know if as you've admitted, you got there too late and all the food (and good wine) was consumed by the early birds? <g>

Seriously Rich; What is supposed to be "social finger food" for some becomes a buffet for others. This annual event is not meant to be "dinner out". Hopefully, some folks would have eaten dinner before arriving. <g>

Actually, I don't really know how much Trop charged the club for the Early Bird Welcome. Perhaps the club Treasurer or Convention Chairman can break those numbers down for you.