Sounds like a great project.  I'm currently working to encourage local callers,
suppose you could call it mentoring.  A couple of them quite actively.  Also have mentored
to some degree long-distance.  The long distance bit mainly is providing resources and
being available to discuss upcoming gigs and what they might expect.  I also help them to
get gigs through my contacts.  I think a long distance mentor should be willing to make
themselves available for confidential discussions.  Another aspect would be to travel to
do a workshop, then remotely advise and mentor the attendees.
Rich
  
 On Mon, May 7, 2012 at 6:08 PM, lynn ackerson <callynn1(a)pacbell.net> wrote:
 
> Why am I asking? As a CDSS board member particularly interested in contras,
> I'm brainstorming about what a long-distance mentoring program could look
> like.