LEWISTON — The Androscoggin Chapter of the Maine Women’s Network invites members, guests and the general public to its next meeting, Oct. 9.

It begins with lunch promptly at 11:30 a.m. at the Franco-American Heritage Center in Lewiston. The speaker will be Buffy Dumont of The John Maxwell Team.

Speaker, mentor and coach, Dumont has held leadership positions with a number of companies, including as a vice president in the financial industry for more than 14 years. Her experience in developing individuals to form productive teams is highly noted within the banking industry. Her leadership development seminars enable people to release their potential and bring about positive change previously thought impossible.

The cost is $16 for members and $20 for nonmembers and includes everything. Nonmembers are always welcome. Online preregistration is required by 3 p.m. Oct. 8. Register online at: www.mainewomensnetwork.com by clicking on the “Event Registration” link. For more information, email Rebecca Webber at rwebber@sta-law.com.