It's too bad if there are SGM's still out there keeping guys from trying to manage their own careers. We try to help them and I've encouraged guys to call branch on numerous occasions. I concur that the guys at branch have been to the groups and told guys to feel free to contact them. I called branch myself in 1992 and they squared me away back then.....chances are things haven't changed much.
BTW, have you talked to the 91W branch folks lately??
Take care,
Daver