History
In 1993 Carlos Carvalho, Jason Davis, and Rich Campbell started an auto club in Manhattan, KS by the name of Childz Play. In 1997, after growing to an overwhelming 48 members the two remaining founders had to part ways. Carlos and Rich couldn’t come to an agreement on who would keep the name. They did agree to not use the name at all. On September 7th of 1997 Rich Campbell started The Chozen Onez of Manhattan, KS. The club grew to about 20 members and left Manhattan October of 2000 when Rich moved home to Gastonia, NC. In September of 2001 Rich started Team Chozen, an import tuner version of the original lowrider club, The original members were Rich Campbell, Nemish Mistry, Christy Stack, Allen Johnson, and Bill Lowrance. Of the original members only Rich remains with about 25 other members and Team Chozen has become one of the most prominent clubs in North and South Carolina.
Mission Statement
Team Chozen is a tight-knit group of friends with a deep passion for automotive customization. We strive to have the most up to date modifications. Automobiles are not our only attributes though. Our members have held to an extremely high standard. Our members are expected to be level headed and upward bound. They are also expected to be positive role models to upcoming auto enthusiasts while trying to abolish the negative stereo types that come with the automobiles we show and drive. Our members are like family and we will do our best to help any of them in good times and hard times alike.
Rules
- No fighting among members
- No drug use what so ever
- No profanity in public
- No DUI
- No felony's
- No public degradation of other teams
- Must pay dues on time
- Must attend all meetings
- Show respect to all others when representing Team Chozen
- Must maintain clean modified vehicle when using logo