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The Columbia, MO chapter of the:
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Dogs Without Leashes(retired June 2007)
(left to right) Contact information: click here to send an e-mail
About the DogsWalter Coplen is a counselor by training, and he works for the New Life Clinic of Columbia. He has been involved in barbershopping since 1998. He's the one who provides some gravitas to the often silly Dogs. His dog is named Buffy.Chuck Bay is an architect by training, and he works for Peak Roofing. He has been involved in barbershopping since 1996, and was selected as the Boonslick Chordbusters' "Barbershopper of the Year" in 2001. He's the one who handles all the business affairs for the Dogs. His dogs are named Abby and Buddy. Hugh Emerson is a science teacher by training, and he works for the Chemistry Department at the University of Missouri. He has been involved in barbershopping since 1974. He's the one who writes new words for old songs and arranges some of the songs for the Dogs. His dog is named Rusty. Tom Palis is a music teacher and church musician by training, and he works for Schmidt Billiards. He has been involved in barbershopping since 1998, and he has been Assistant Director of the Boonslick Chordbusters since January of 1999. He's the one who picks the music and sets the key for the Dogs. His dogs are named Samson and Caesar. We have been together since 1999, and we've competed in four contests so far. In addition to those four contest cities (Lincoln, Nebraska; Hillsboro, Missouri; Columbia, Missouri; St. Joseph, Missouri) here are some of the Missouri cities we've performed in. Have we sung in your city yet?
For a howling good time, contact the Dogs Without Leashes
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 | Show Me State Senior Games |
| Missouri State Fair |
| Downtown Columbia Association |
| Retired Officers Association |
| Delta Kappa Gamma |
| Fulton Heritage Trust |
| Rotary Clubs |
| Kiwanis Clubs |
| H&R Block |
| Choral Festivals |
| Church services |
| Columbia Convention & Visitors Bureau |
| Boone County Fair |
| Potosi Historical Society |
| Missouri Meat Packagers Association |
| Missouri Symphony Society |
| Church groups |
| Anniversaries |
| Birthdays |
| Valentine Banquets |
| Father's Day |
| Christmas parties |
| and even a proposal (she said yes!) |
We currently have two show packages ready to perform for your group: (a show package includes several songs and jokes and can last from 20 to 45 minues)
| Christmas Show |
| Barbershop Show |
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