Bernard Lunn wrote on Read Write Web an exceptional post on Building an Advisory Board.

The section "Using an Advisory Board as a Promo Tool Will Backfire" is my must read section of the post.

Building teams around your mission, vision and culture is more important than many entrepreneurs know. The teary eyed passionate person forgets to evaluate talent and purpose. That is assuming skills exist to identify with self and ultimately surround that self with the right people.

I have seen many companies brag about "celebrity" boards and many advisors beefing up resumes. Both are bad situations for the entrepreneur in need of a dynamic and real team.

Take the time...keep searching until you find the right person/people. That is why we are here to help.