Brian, lots of good suggestions, all of which I agree with, I will add another one.
Find a "Step Study" or "Literature meeting". The majority of these folks are actively working the AA program, listen and watch, as already suggested find a man that has what you want & not only talks the talk, but walks the walk.
I have one more thing to add, do not be looking for some one to be your buddy, look for some one that has what you want. My sponsor & I get along fine, he took me through the steps straight out of the Big Book and shared his ES&H with me of how he was taken through the steps as well as how he applies them to his daily life.