Annually the CDC holds a "grassroots" Convention and Issues Conference where clubs send delegates to participate in discussions, adopt resolutions and become updated on new ideas. Recent workshops have included the State Budget Crisis, Health Care, Mental Health Issues, the Rising Tide of Racism, International Issues, Jobs and Economic Conversion, Environmental Issues and a host of other topics. The results of these workshops and positions on issues are published in the annual Convention Report and sent to delegates and clubs. CDC is known for its Leadership Training workshops, available to affiliated clubs on a local or regional basis. Topics include Leadership Training, Coalition Building, PAC Reporting, Precinct Organizing, Fundraising, Conflict Resolution, The Politics of Diversity, Parliamentary Procedure, Forming a New Club, and The Structure of the Democratic party. New topics are always being developed.
Clubs may affiliate with the CDC by paying annual dues of $20 per club plus $3 per affiliated member. All clubs must affiliate at least 20members.