“Gaming and technology fraternity honors military and public service. Call for community to unite for sake of our youth. Technology is a tool to reach youth”



On Saturday August 1st, 2009, Spartanburg, SC- Delta Beta Lambda Fraternity Inc hosted its “Hero’s Call of Duty” tribute to public servants and military at the DBL Frat House in Spartanburg SC.  This event was streamed live to the web via www.360igame.com and www.letkidsplaygames.com. The ceremony officially began with a both enlightening and riveting invocation from local clergy, Bishop Catheye Jones. Following the invocation Mr. Eric Whiteside, National President of Delta Beta Lambda Fraternity Inc. (DBL), gave a very open heartwarming address.

Mr. Whiteside tailored pieces of his address to reflect both the individual and collective efforts of each of the honorees. His address also called for others to become invested in the community and offered a reminder that the children are our future and technology is the way. At the end of his address Mr. Whiteside dedicated the use of the DBL Frat House to the families of local military as a location to correspond via email with loved ones serving overseas.

This dedication was consummated by Sgt. Jones, of the United States Marine Corp, cutting the ribbon and accepting a certificate of appreciation. A certificate of appreciation was also presented to the Spartanburg Co. Sheriff’s Department. There was an ever present aura of unity and community pride during the tribute. This could be seen in the smiles, hugs, and laughter exchanged by various members of the community and local youth that attended.

Members of the local police and military were observed actively engaging local youth. Sgt. Steve Wilson of the Spartanburg Co. Sheriff’s Department and some of his men took the time to play video games and take pictures with youth.

DBL members took time to share with youth where they came from as individuals and also provided words of encouragement and support. This event fell under Delta Beta Lambda Fraternity’s “Let Kids Play Games” campaign umbrella. To view more information about “Hero’s Call to Duty” and “Let Kids Play Games” campaign go to www.letkidsplaygames.com .

Gaming and technology fraternity to host yard sale in support of its community efforts.

Must bridge technology divide in order to provide youth a fair chance in today’s economic and social climate

On Saturday August 15, 2009, Spartanburg, SC- Delta Beta Lambda Fraternity Inc. will host a yard sale at its DBL FRAThouse in Spartanburg, SC to support and raise awareness of its mission to provide technology access to “depritech” youth and their families. The term “depritech” was created by Delta Beta Lambda Fraternity Inc. (DBL) to describe those individuals denied access to technology.  This yard sale will be held in conjunction with DBL’s “Let Kids Play Games” campaign. The “Let Kids play Games” campaign is an ongoing campaign that aims to increase positive self- esteem, promote leisure awareness, and create positive peer cultures for youth through video gaming. DBL fraternity has been increasingly active in the community as of late promoting this campaign and supporting other various community initiatives.


On August 1, 2009 DBL held its “Hero’s Call of Duty” tribute for public service and military. At this event Mr. Eric Whiteside, National President and Founder of DBL, challenged members of the community to unite and become active in community initiatives. The group has also formed its DBL C.A.R.E teams which pairs youth with local police, military and other community leaders to create non-invasive mentorship opportunities.

In relations to the yard sale and other community events Mr. Eric Whiteside was quoted “We must bridge the technology divide in order to provide our youth a fair chance in today’s economic and social climate. We cannot allow our children to be caught off guard like our parents, friends, and loved ones were when the manufacturing industry took a hit. We must take a stand now, we can’t fail, and we just can’t!”  For more information on this event and other DBL sponsored activities go to www.letkidsplaygames.com.