I recently joined USCF to play in a local tournament.  I'm hoping some of you other USCF members can let me know when you typically recieve your magazines so I can approximate when I can expect my first.  Thanks!

When I was a member of the USCF, my magazine was prompt, so I usually saw it the very first week of the month. I don't remember when the first issue was dispatched though, sorry. But I can tell you that I didn't have any problems with late or non arrivals. Hope that helps. BTW- Best wishes and good chess (remember to bring some OJ / Coffee)

Yeah, I only had the drinking fountain on day one.  I brought a couple Vitamin Waters with me the next day(XXX flavor, mmm...).