A DG would know better, but.... I think they call them sponsorship forms, and having several could NEVER hurt! I think DG requires that all women going to pref/recieving bids have a sponsorship form, but I would believe if you didn't have one, and they really wanted you, they would get one for you.
I'm not sure if this is the same with a new colony though. Hopefully a DG can let you in on all the info
