Two points I forgot to mention: regarding a sponsor, you are looking for a guide and/or mentor, NOT a best friend. A sponsor may become a good friend, but the relationship starts differently. Another point I've had mentioned to me is to never use multiple sponsors. Some folks make that sound like a good thing, but mentoring someone isn't done by committee. We look to a sponsor for guidance, and want to avoid jumping from one to another until we get answers that suit us at the moment.