I also recently joined February 5th as a member, as I will be flying throughout Mexico, and Central America in the next week, and will be needing the valuable information in the member's area on flying throughout these countries.
After joining online I was under the impression I would receive info on how to get into the member area via email shortly after. I did not receive this information, After a few phone calls today, I spoke to Pia at CST and was told I would have to wait until I receive my Pilots guide and get a special code. I explained my urgency and explained I will be on my travels by the time I get this. She said she would see what she could do and call me back shortly. I waited and did not receive a callback.
Is there any way in how I can access the member's area without having to wait for this book which could be another week and by then I will be well into my trip and I do need to plan for some of my stops.