With a 56 year history of service to local Democratic Clubs and County Committees, the California Democratic Council provides your organization with an opportunity to influence elections and policy in Sacramento and Washington, D.C.

Our Regional and Area meetings bring club and county committee leaders together with elected officials, policy professionals, and educators from your locality to exchange ideas, build consensus on issues and endorse candidates.

CDC affiliated Democratic Clubs and County Committees also get to attend our great divisional and statewide events, including our annual convention and many special gatherings.

As a full affiliate of the CDC, your club or county committee will receive:

• Leadership Manual
  Over 270 pages of leadership topics such as ‘How to run a meeting', ‘Fundraising', ‘How to get and keep members' and much more.
  
  
• Free Software
  Open Office (Word processor, Spreadsheet, Presentation, Drawing), Label Maker, Desktop Publisher, Photo Editor.
  
  
• Free Website Systems
  Free domain name, hosting and complete website template (includes, news page, blogging, articles, forums, calendar, rss, etc.). Includes credit card processing for dues/donations. Over 85 clubs, central committees, regional directors and caucus' are using the system.
  
  
• Speakers List
  Over 200 legislators, candidates and speakers on a variety of topics. Every Democratic state legislator's contact information. Ongoing project.
  
  
• Media List
  Contact information for over 500 California media outlets for press releases, meeting announcements and other publicity.
  
  
• Voter Data File
  Complete statewide voter registration file for clubs and counties that currently do not have access. To be used for membership building and precinct organizing.
  
  
• Statewide Event Calendar
  Calendar for posting club and county meetings/events. Categories for meetings, fundraisers, training, etc.. Categories can be subscribed to for receiving notifications and reminders.
  
  
• 'Presidents only' Group.
  Chat group for club/DCC chairs only to allow unhindered networking and exchange of ideas.
  
  
• Leadership Training
  Roberts Rules of Order, Hands-on Financial Reporting, Getting and Keeping Members, Technology for Club Growth, Engaging/Reaching Young Democrats, Top Progressive Issues and more.
  
  
• Club Outreach Kit
  We believe clubs should be professional looking while they are out registering voters and doing publicity. Therefore we will be providing a folding table and custom 2'x6' banner.
  
  
• County Club Strategy Plan
  Complete club creation plan for counties. Includes timeline checklist, pre-approved by-laws, chartering papers, financial forms and affiliation papers. This package allows CDC to create new clubs quickly and professionaly.

The California Democratic Council is more effective than ever before.

Don't miss out on making a real difference. Affiliate with the CDC today.