SilverKNite: currently i dump 37 credits a day into the CC to get some exp to it - occasionally i will dump 111 credits in one day a week - [...] has been stated anyone who adds Credits to a CC gets the benefits earned
Poor guy - you fell for this business model which gives them money for virtually nothing (no offence intended).
Hint 1: Never buy a CC pass - it's a waste of credits.
CC XPs should be gained by free CC passes - each 12 hours after the former - but this is interrupted if you buy a pass.
Hint 2: Don't buy a pass for a day and see if a free one comes up in the game client.
Furtheron there is a fault in the programming which might close you out from free passes. Do you see the CC Pass clock running down in the top line of the game client?
Hint 3: If not, approach CS via "Contact" below to get it sorted out.
Concerning your CC, you won't get members back who have left the game for good. For expansion, try to attract new members, perhaps by chatting in multiplayer games.
Overall, don't expect anything from the game or from others - it's you to model your future.
Have fun!