Welcome, you have to be a member for 20 (or 21 days) and have at least 20 posts before your allowed to have a ticker. Then it is found under - User CP. It is so worth the wait.
I can't wait to get mine! I have it made at tickerfactory and ready to use...I'm just waiting on my 20 days...I don't think I'll have a problem getting my 20 posts by then!