The US Chamber of Commerce apparently has what they call the Chamber Bowl Party every year. I believe it's to celebrate the end of their softball tournament (I may be mistaken, and it won't be the first time). This year, the employees that participate in the Chamber Bowl, decided to throw themselves a post-party at The Exchange - commonly known as "DC's oldest Sports Saloon".
Really? What the fuck does that even mean? I mean, I get this image that it was the very first place that the cowboys of the old west gathered to watch whatever sporting events they had back then, on second thought... maybe they are just talking about Redskin's fans and the last time that they gathered to watch their team win a Superbowl many, many years ago, as that could give this joint the title -- "DC's oldest Sports Saloon". Fascinating.
Back to the story at hand.... A group of"Chamber" employees gather at The Exchange post Chamber bowl party. They get together for happy hour, to have a good time, celebrate the end of this softball tourney, whatever. The usual company sponsored function, right? Not exactly. This post party was held to the tune of over $8,000. $8,204.67 to be exact. And, yes that was including gratuity. That bartender/server(s) made out like a bandit that evening. It's things like that, that make me miss standing behind that bar on certain evenings!
My source shall remain nameless, however, I was forwarded a copy of the bill/receipt via. E-Mail. And, this is what the breakdown was --
Really? What the fuck does that even mean? I mean, I get this image that it was the very first place that the cowboys of the old west gathered to watch whatever sporting events they had back then, on second thought... maybe they are just talking about Redskin's fans and the last time that they gathered to watch their team win a Superbowl many, many years ago, as that could give this joint the title -- "DC's oldest Sports Saloon". Fascinating.
Back to the story at hand.... A group of"Chamber" employees gather at The Exchange post Chamber bowl party. They get together for happy hour, to have a good time, celebrate the end of this softball tourney, whatever. The usual company sponsored function, right? Not exactly. This post party was held to the tune of over $8,000. $8,204.67 to be exact. And, yes that was including gratuity. That bartender/server(s) made out like a bandit that evening. It's things like that, that make me miss standing behind that bar on certain evenings!
My source shall remain nameless, however, I was forwarded a copy of the bill/receipt via. E-Mail. And, this is what the breakdown was --
155 pitchers of beer (including one pitcher of Guinness, Shameful!)
37 bottles of beer
40+ Margaritas
208 Mix Drinks (including pitchers of Red Bull/Vodka -- DISGUSTING!)
111 Shots (including the old go to, Red Headed Sluts, and my personal favorite - Jager...)
11 Open Bottles of Liquor (totally over $700)
I'm kind of sad that I missed this throw down. It makes me want to work at The Chamber of Commerce in our nation's capital. Although, after reading the E-Mail, from the Vice President and COO David Chavern doesn't seem to be very pleased, and claims that...
"In light of my inability to trust people on this, at the very least any party will have to be limited, there will need to be one "adult" (and I mean that by attitude and not age) in charge -- and it won't be at the Exchange. By this e-mail, I am asking Clint and Bobby to contact the Exchange and inform them that the Chamber will not be patronizing their establishment for the foreseeable future."
Wait.... These people still have their jobs?! And furthermore, there will be more parties, just supervised. Well -- all you have to do is get the "adult" at the function trashed, and there ya go... Besides, who wants to go to "DCs oldest Sports Saloon" anyway?!
As a chamber employee puts it...
"Oh, and apparently the Chamber doesn't drink rail... Belvedere or Grey Goose anyone?"
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