Count Chicken or Meat Choices

[abraxis]

I have the names of 250 people on my list for a club function. Next to each one is a single character, C or M (for Chicken or Meat, obviously). Now it is crunch time, and I have to count how many Cs and how many Ms and indicate this at the bottom of the spreadsheet. Obviously a simple problem for the trained Excel users. How can I accomplish the feat, as a novice. Any suggestions greatly appreciated, as long as they do not contain slurs on my inability to perform what must be a trivial chore for the experienced user. Thank you in advance.